Discussion Sudden loss of finasteride effectiveness, even though discussed as an issue of
generic versus brand name, is more likely to be caused by the growing problem of …

Finasteride 5mg was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1992 for
the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, and in 1997 for male pattern hair loss (MPHL) …

The Therapeutics Initiative's objectives are unbiased review and dissemination of
therapeutic evidence. Our recommendations are intended to apply to most patients; …

Abstract Wal-Mart (and Target) each sell many generic drugs for bargain prices: as low as
$4 per month. One of these is finasteride, used to treat androgenetic alopecia (male pattern …

Therapeutics Letter 40 considers the impact of direct to consumer advertising (DTCA) on
finasteride for male pattern hair loss. Conclusions: DTCA appears to increase drug sales …

Finasteride. Finasteride (Propecia) is available by prescription. It's a pill that you take once a
day. Finasteride is not effective in postmenopausal women. footnote 1 Finasteride should …

Finasteride. Finasteride (Propecia) is available by prescription. It's a pill that you take once a
day. Finasteride is not effective in postmenopausal women. footnote 1 Finasteride should …

Speaking at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores' pharmacy and technology
conference in Philadelphia last month, Thomas McGinnis, RPh, FDA's deputy associate …