Dutasteride prices compared
Dutasteride is FDA-approved only for enlarged prostate (BPH) and is used off-label for hair loss. These are the prices we could verify.
Important: In the US, dutasteride (Avodart) is FDA-approved only for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH). It is off-label for hair loss. Only a licensed prescriber can decide whether off-label use is appropriate for you.
Quick answer
- Cheapest verified way$5.87/moGeneric dutasteride 0.5 mg (Avodart) · Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs. Source, checked Nov 1, 2026. Needs your own prescription.
- Cheapest all-in telehealth$39/moStrut Health oral dutasteride · Strut Health. Source, checked Nov 1, 2026.
- Without a prescriptionNoneDutasteride is prescription-only.
Picked from the verified prices below, as of the check date. Affiliate links never change these picks. How we check prices.
All 4 verified prices
| Channel | Seller | Product · form · strength | Cost / month | Upfront / visit fee | Rx needed | Auto-ships | Source + date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discount pharmacy | Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs | Generic dutasteride 0.5 mg (Avodart)Capsule · 0.5 mg · 90 capsulesFDA-approved for BPH; hair-loss use is off-label. | $5.87≈ $70.44/yr0.5 mg once daily, 30 capsules = 1 month; includes $5.25 shipping per order | $12.37 + $5.25 shippingVisit: Not included: you need your own prescription | Yes | No | Cost Plus Drugs (price incl. $5 pharmacy fee)Checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| Discount pharmacy | Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs | Generic dutasteride 0.5 mg (Avodart)Capsule · 0.5 mg · 30 capsulesFDA-approved for BPH; hair-loss use is off-label. | $12.71≈ $153/yr0.5 mg once daily, 30 capsules = 1 month; includes $5.25 shipping per order | $7.46 + $5.25 shippingVisit: Not included: you need your own prescription | Yes | No | Cost Plus Drugs (price incl. $5 pharmacy fee)Checked Nov 1, 2026 |
| Telehealth subscription | Strut Health | Strut Health oral dutasterideCapsule · Prescriber-set · 30-day supply | $39≈ $468/yr30-day supply | $39Visit: Provider consultation included (per Strut)Shipping: Free shipping (per Strut) | Yes (Strut's provider prescribes) | Yes | Strut Health: dutasterideChecked Nov 1, 2026 |
| Telehealth subscription | Strut Health | Strut Health topical dutasteride 5-in-1 (compounded)Topical (compounded) · Compounded blend · 30-day supplyCompounded: not FDA-approved. Also listed on the topical finasteride & combos page. | $69≈ $828/yr30-day supply | $69Visit: Provider consultation included (per Strut)Shipping: Free shipping (per Strut) | Yes (Strut's provider prescribes) | Yes | Strut Health: topical dutasterideChecked Nov 1, 2026 |
Sorted by cost per month (click a column to re-sort). Cost per month = order price + shipping ÷ months supplied, using the assumption under each number. Prices change: confirm at checkout. How we collect and normalize prices.
Which route fits you
Already have a doctor
If your doctor prescribes it, a 90-capsule generic fill at a discount pharmacy is the cheapest per month we found.
Want an online consult
Strut Health lists oral and compounded topical dutasteride with the consultation included.
Want OTC
There's no OTC dutasteride. See minoxidil for OTC options.
What to watch for
- Off-label use. Approved for BPH, not hair loss, in the US. The prescribing information lists warnings that a prescriber should go through with you.
- Dose normalization. We compare 0.5 mg once daily (one capsule). Telehealth dosing may differ.
- Compounded topicals aren't FDA-approved, and strength and absorption vary by pharmacy.
- Generic vs brand. Generic dutasteride has the same active ingredient as Avodart.
Frequently asked questions
Is dutasteride approved for hair loss?
Not in the US. It's FDA-approved for benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Hair-loss use is off-label and needs a prescriber's judgment.
What's the cheapest dutasteride?
Cost Plus Drugs listed 90 capsules of generic 0.5 mg for $12.37 plus $5.25 shipping, about $5.87 a month, on Nov 1, 2026. You need a prescription.
How much is dutasteride through telehealth?
Strut Health listed oral dutasteride at $39 for a 30-day supply, consultation included.
Not medical advice. This page compares prices only. Prescription drugs need a licensed prescriber, and supplements and devices can interact with medicines or conditions. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or combining anything. Dutasteride is FDA-approved only for BPH and is off-label for hair loss.
Every price was read on the linked public page on Nov 1, 2026 (ET). We skip any price we couldn't verify. See our methodology. Spot an error? Tell us. ← All treatment prices