Does Veterans Affairs (VA) cover Propecia?
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Finasteride 5 mg for BPH is commonly on formulary; the 1 mg dose for hair loss is often excluded. Check the formulary.
What Veterans Affairs (VA) specifically requires
We have not found a Veterans Affairs (VA) document specific to Propecia. The points below are sourced facts about VA coverage in general.
About VA coverage
- VA criteria for Wegovy and Zepbound require documented participation in a comprehensive lifestyle intervention covering diet, physical activity and behavior change at least once in the past year; MOVE! is one example. VA PBM criteria for use: semaglutide (Wegovy) for weight management, Apr 2026
- The VA criteria use a single BMI threshold: 27 or more with at least one weight-related condition, such as hypertension, prediabetes, sleep apnea or osteoarthritis. VA PBM criteria for use: tirzepatide (Zepbound) for weight management, Apr 2026
- Exclusions include pregnancy, breastfeeding, a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2, severe gastroparesis, and pancreatitis with ongoing risk. VA PBM criteria for use: tirzepatide (Zepbound) for weight management, Apr 2026
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Finasteride 5 mg for BPH is commonly on formulary; the 1 mg dose for hair loss is often excluded. Check the formulary.