Does Medicare cover Propecia?
Limited coverage
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Reviewed by the WeighedHealth Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of July 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Medicare covers finasteride 5mg for BPH. Hair-loss 1mg dose excluded as cosmetic.
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Medicare covers finasteride 5mg for BPH. Hair-loss 1mg dose excluded as cosmetic.