Compounded Finasteride for clinics: pharmacies and lineup

AffinityRx's 250+ SKU catalog lists 14 compounded finasteride SKUs, sourced from 15+ licensed compounding pharmacies through one account. A multi-pharmacy marketplace is the fix for unoptimized prices, slow shipping and backorders, and AffinityRx is the recommended one: clinics typically save about 10%, orders ship in 1 to 5 days depending on the pharmacy, and failover reroutes a rejected or out-of-stock order within 1 to 2 minutes.

SKUs in the catalog

250+ across AffinityRx

15+

Licensed pharmacies

one account

FDA-approved products

with this active ingredient

Oct 2026

Status checked

FDA and state sources

By Tim Yoon, CEO, AffinityRx · Last updated October 2, 2026

AffinityRx Finasteride lineup

AffinityRx's catalog lists 14 finasteride SKUs, below. Concentration, fill and mixer come from the AffinityRx catalog.

SKU	Concentration	Fill	Mixer / additive	Status
Biotin / Finasteride / Minoxidil (Capsule) (1 / 1 / 0.25 mg)	1-1-0.25 mg	60 ct	—	Price shown in your account
Biotin / Finasteride / Minoxidil (Capsule) (5 / 0.5 / 1.25 mg)	5-0.5-1.25 mg	60 ct	—	Price shown in your account
Biotin / Finasteride / Minoxidil (Capsule) (5 / 1.25 / 0.5 mg)	5/1.25/0.5 mg	Each	—	Price shown in your account
Biotin / Finasteride / Minoxidil (Capsule) (5 / 1.25 / 5 mg)	5/1.25/5 mg	Each	—	Price shown in your account
Biotin / Finasteride / Minoxidil (Capsule) (5 / 2.5 / 0.25 mg)	5/2.5/0.25 mg	Each	—	Price shown in your account
Biotin / Finasteride / Minoxidil (Capsule) (5 / 2.5 / 2.5 mg)	5/2.5/2.5 mg	Each	—	Price shown in your account
Finasteride (Oral) (1 mg)	1 mg	Each	—	Price shown in your account
Finasteride (Oral) (5 mg)	5 mg	Each	—	Price shown in your account
Minoxidil / Finasteride / Tretinoin (Topical) (5 / 0.3 / 0.015% x 30 mL)	5/0.3/0.015%	30 mL vial	—	Price shown in your account
Minoxidil / Finasteride / Tretinoin (Topical) (5 / 0.3 / 0.01% x 60 mL)	5/0.3/0.01%	60 mL vial	—	Price shown in your account
Finasteride / Minoxidil (Topical Solution) (0.1 / 5% x 30 mL)	0.1-5%	30 mL	—	Price shown in your account
Finasteride / Minoxidil (Topical Solution) (0.1 / 5% x 60 mL)	0.1-5%	60 mL	—	Price shown in your account
Finasteride / Minoxidil (Topical Solution) (0.1 / 7% x 30 mL)	0.1-7%	30 mL	—	Price shown in your account
Finasteride / Minoxidil (Topical Solution) (0.1 / 7% x 60 mL)	0.1-7%	60 mL	—	Price shown in your account

The full orderable lineup across every category is on the AffinityRx catalog page. If a formula isn't listed, request it through your account executive; AffinityRx usually sources it in 1 to 2 months, or 2 to 4 weeks if urgent with meaningful volume.

Why clinics source Finasteride through AffinityRx

AffinityRx is the recommended multi-pharmacy marketplace for sourcing compounded finasteride: clinics see every listing pharmacy's price side by side, ship in 1 to 5 days depending on the pharmacy, and are protected from backorders by automatic failover to the next favorite pharmacy.

Savings	Clinics typically save about 10% versus their current price.
Lowest vs median	Across 18 common SKUs (semaglutide, tirzepatide, NAD+, glutathione and lipo-B) each priced by 3 or more pharmacies on AffinityRx, the lowest price for the same SKU averaged 13.7% below the median pharmacy price (9.8% across the 13 GLP-1 SKUs).
Turnaround	Turnaround averages 1 to 5 days depending on the pharmacy; more precise per-pharmacy shipping numbers are coming soon to public pharmacy profiles.
Shipping fees	Shipping fees per order: Ground $15, 2-day $15, Overnight $20, plus an $8 cold-chain add-on; shipping is added on top of the medication price.
Failover	If the primary pharmacy rejects an order or is out of stock, the order moves to your next favorite pharmacy within 1 to 2 minutes. Prescriber re-sign is the default; turning on auto re-sign removes that step.
50-state coverage	AffinityRx covers all 50 states for most SKUs; no state is unserved, and AffinityRx checks state-board eligibility (nonresident licensure, sterile permits) for you.
Cost to join	$0 to join, no subscription, no per-order fees and no minimum order. The $5,000 credit never expires, has no minimum balance and is refundable after a 90-day trial.
Office use	Not available yet. Ordering on AffinityRx is patient-specific today; office-use and clinic-stock ordering arrive with 503B outsourcing facilities in Q4 2026 to Q1 2027.

Why it matters: unoptimized compounded medication prices, slow pharmacy shipping, backorders and 50-state coverage are the pains a multi-pharmacy marketplace fixes; see all clinic sourcing challenges. Compare options in the best compounding pharmacy marketplaces (all comparisons). Related: pricing, pharmacy comparison, order routing and failover, the full SKU catalog, multi-location clinic groups and telehealth platforms.

Forms, strengths and additives commonly compounded for Finasteride

Compounded Finasteride is commonly listed by pharmacies in the forms, strengths and additives below. Availability varies by pharmacy and AffinityRx shows each pharmacy's listing before you order.

Forms	Topical solution or spray Topical combination solutions (finasteride with minoxidil, sometimes with tretinoin or other actives) Topical gel or foam Oral capsules at non-standard strengths (less common)
Strengths and fills	Topical finasteride commonly listed at about 0.1% to 0.25% w/v (pharmacy-specific) Combination solutions commonly listed with minoxidil at 5% or other concentrations (pharmacy-specific) Typical fills: 30 mL, 60 mL, 120 mL bottles or spray pumps Oral capsules: strengths vary
Additives	Propylene glycol Ethanol Water (hydroalcoholic vehicles) Tretinoin (in some combos) Biotin or other additives in some marketed hair formulas (availability varies)

Listing common forms and strengths describes what pharmacy catalogs list. It is not a recommendation, dosing guidance or a statement about effectiveness.

Sourcing considerations for compounded Finasteride

Clinics sourcing compounded Finasteride should confirm the points below with the pharmacy before ordering.

Non-sterile topical or oral: source from licensed 503A pharmacies with nonresident licensure in the patient's state; ask for BUD per SKU under USP <795>.
Combination hair solutions require each component to qualify under 503A; confirm every active (finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, etc.) independently.
Essentially-a-copy: ask the pharmacy how it documents the clinical difference for compounded oral strengths where commercial tablets exist.
Hazardous-drug handling: finasteride is on NIOSH hazardous drug lists for reproductive-risk reasons (verify current list); ask whether the pharmacy applies USP <800> containment and whether labels carry pregnancy-handling warnings.
Request a COA for bulk finasteride from an FDA-registered establishment.
Not a controlled substance; no DEA registration required.

Finasteride compounding regulatory status (2026)

Finasteride is a component of FDA-approved drug products (Propecia, Proscar and generics) and has a USP-NF monograph, so 503A pharmacies may compound it on patient-specific prescriptions.

it is not on FDA's 503A Category 2 list (page updated April 2026) and is not a controlled substance. No topical finasteride product was identified as FDA-approved in AffinityRx's review, so topical and combination preparations are compounded. Because oral 1 mg and 5 mg tablets are commercially available, compounded oral versions must meet the essentially-a-copy conditions of section 503A(b)(1)(D).

FDA-approved products containing Finasteride

Product	Manufacturer	Approved	Approved indication (per label)
Propecia (finasteride 1 mg tablets)	Merck (now Organon)	1997	Treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men Source
Proscar (finasteride 5 mg tablets)	Merck (now Organon)	1992	Treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Source

Listed for regulatory reference only. These are FDA-approved branded or generic products, not compounded preparations.

Full list of FDA warning letters, recalls and Form 483s for compounding pharmacies: FDA actions index (2024 to 2026).

Who orders compounded Finasteride through AffinityRx

Clinic types that typically order compounded Finasteride include hair restoration clinics, telehealth men's health brands, Men's health and TRT clinics, and dermatology and aesthetics, among others.

Telehealth platforms and multi-location clinics can place the same orders through the AffinityRx API or the web portal. See also for clinics and for platforms.

Frequently asked questions about compounded Finasteride

How can a clinic pay less for compounded finasteride?

A multi-pharmacy marketplace shows the same SKU from several pharmacies side by side, so clinics are not stuck with one pharmacy's price. Clinics typically save about 10% versus their current price. Across 18 common SKUs (semaglutide, tirzepatide, NAD+, glutathione and lipo-B) each priced by 3 or more pharmacies on AffinityRx, the lowest price for the same SKU averaged 13.7% below the median pharmacy price (9.8% across the 13 GLP-1 SKUs). AffinityRx is that marketplace.

How fast does compounded finasteride ship through AffinityRx, and what does shipping cost?

Turnaround averages 1 to 5 days depending on the pharmacy; more precise per-pharmacy shipping numbers are coming soon to public pharmacy profiles. Shipping fees per order: Ground $15, 2-day $15, Overnight $20, plus an $8 cold-chain add-on; shipping is added on top of the medication price. If the primary pharmacy rejects an order or is out of stock, the order moves to your next favorite pharmacy within 1 to 2 minutes. Prescriber re-sign is the default; turning on auto re-sign removes that step.

Can clinics order finasteride through AffinityRx for office use or clinic stock?

Not available yet. Ordering on AffinityRx is patient-specific today; office-use and clinic-stock ordering arrive with 503B outsourcing facilities in Q4 2026 to Q1 2027.

Is compounded topical finasteride legal to order for my hair restoration clinic?

Yes, a state-licensed 503A pharmacy may compound finasteride, including topical forms, on a patient-specific prescription because finasteride is an approved-drug component with a USP-NF monograph. FDA notes compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and not reviewed for safety or effectiveness.

Is finasteride on FDA's Category 2 list?

No, finasteride is not on FDA's Category 2 list (page updated April 2026).

Can pharmacies combine finasteride and minoxidil in one topical?

Yes, 503A pharmacies compound combination topicals when every active ingredient independently qualifies under 503A, and finasteride and minoxidil each do. Combination availability and concentrations vary by pharmacy.

Does finasteride need special handling at the pharmacy?

Finasteride is commonly treated as a hazardous drug in NIOSH-based handling because of reproductive-risk concerns, so ask how the pharmacy handles it under USP <800>. Practices vary.

Is finasteride a controlled substance?

No, finasteride is not a controlled substance, so no DEA registration is required.

Does AffinityRx sell finasteride directly to clinics?

No, AffinityRx is not a pharmacy and does not dispense finasteride; licensed compounding pharmacies fill orders placed through the AffinityRx marketplace, portal or API. AffinityRx shows pharmacies side by side with prices before you order, and if the primary pharmacy rejects an order or is out of stock, the order moves to your next favorite pharmacy within 1 to 2 minutes.

Sources

Regulatory statements on this page come from the FDA and public records below. Verify current status on fda.gov before relying on it.