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Finasteride

Sold as Propecia, Finpecia, Cipla finasteride, Finap, Fincar, Auro-finasteride, Profina, Prosterid, Finide, Accord-finasteride, Intas-finasteride, Binfin, Finasteride unicorn, Innopecia, Finasteride ascend

S4
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C23H36N2O2372.50 g/mol

(1S,3AS,3bS,5aR,9aR,9bS,11aS)-N-tert-butyl-9a,11a-dimethyl-7-oxo-1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,5a,6,9b,10,11-dodecahydroindeno[5,4-f]quinoline-1-carboxamide

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Registration

Applicants
10
Registrations
18
Schedule source
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026

Applicants and registrations

ApplicantBrandsDosagesRegistrationsScheduleLeaflets
Organon South Africa (Pty) LtdPropecia1 mg320303S4PIPIL
Cipla Medpro (Pty) Ltd2 of 4 cancelledFinpecia, Cipla finasteride, Fincar1 mg, 5410221, 410222, 410421, 410422S4None
Acino Pharma (Pty) LtdCancelledFinap, Prosterid5 mg410351, 420248S4None
Aurogen South Africa (Pty) LtdAuro-finasteride, Profina5 mg411054, 411055S4PIPIL
Zydus Healthcare (Pty) LtdFinide5420461S4None
Accord Healthcare (Pty) LtdProfina, Accord-finasteride, Intas-finasteride1 mg, 5 mg430055, 430056, 430057S4None
Hetero Drugs South Africa (Pty) LtdBinfinNot stated480046S4None
Unicorn Pharmaceuticals (Pty) LtdFinasteride unicorn1480594S4None
Innovata pharmaceuticalsCertificate held by Innovata Pharmaceuticals (Pty) LtdInnopecia1 mg500579S4PIPIL
Ascend Laboratories (Pty) LtdFinasteride ascend1 mg, 5 mg561216, 561217S4None

Variants

ProductStrength and formRegistrationStatusScheduleLeaflets
Propecia

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 1,0 mg

1 mgTablets32030332/21.12/0303Approved 25 July 2025RegisteredS4PIPIL
Finpecia 1 MG

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 1,0 mg

1 mg41022141/21.12/0221RegisteredS4None
Cipla finasteride 1 MG

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 1,0 mg

1 mg41022241/21.12/0222CancelledS4None
Finap 5 MG

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 5,0 mg

5 mg41035141/21.12/0351CancelledS4None
Cipla finasteride 5

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 5,0 mg

541042141/21.12/0421CancelledS4None
Fincar 5

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 5,0 mg

541042241/21.12/0422RegisteredS4None
Auro-finasteride tablets 5 MG

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 5,0 mg

5 mgTablets41105441/21.12/1054RegisteredS4None
Profina 5 MG

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 5,0 mg

5 mgTablet41105541/21.12/1055Approved 26 February 2021RegisteredS4PIPIL
Prosterid

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 5,0 mg

Not listed42024842/21.12/0248CancelledS4None
Finide 5 tablets

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 5,0 mg

5Tablets42046142/21.12/0461RegisteredS4None
Profina

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 1,0 mg

Not listed43005543/21.12/0055RegisteredS4None
Accord-finasteride 5 MG

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 5,0 mg

5 mg43005643/21.12/0056RegisteredS4None
Intas-finasteride 1 MG

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 1,0 mg

1 mg43005743/21.12/0057RegisteredS4None
Binfin

Each tablet contains FINASTERIDE 1,0 mg

Not listed48004648/21.12/0046RegisteredS4None
Finasteride 1 unicorn

Each tablet contains FINASTERIDE 1,0 mg

148059448/21.12/0594RegisteredS4None
Innopecia1 mg.Film-coated tablets,50057950/21.12/0579Approved 30 October 2023RegisteredS4PIPIL
Finasteride 1 MG ascend

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 1,0 mg

1 mg56121656/21.12/1216RegisteredS4None
Finasteride 5 MG ascend

EACH TABLET CONTAINS FINASTERIDE 5,0 mg

5 mg56121756/21.12/1217RegisteredS4None

Regulatory status

Where S4 sits on the scale

Prescription-only medicine.

Schedule 4 covers most ordinary prescription medicines. You need a prescription from an authorised prescriber, such as a doctor or dentist, and a pharmacist dispenses it. Its price, name, pack size and strength can still be told to the public, as long as nothing links it to what it treats.

Schedule S4, matched to the Consolidated Schedules by ingredient, confidence high.

Who may supply: A pharmacist dispensing against a written or verbal prescription from an authorised prescriber; a veterinarian, who may also prescribe, compound or dispense it directly; a medical practitioner or dentist, who may prescribe it and may compound or dispense it directly only if licensed under section 22C(1)(a); manufacturers and wholesalers may supply people who may lawfully possess it; and, for animal treatment, a person practising a para-veterinary profession, on a veterinarian's written or verbal instruction.

Consolidated Schedules listings for Finasteride

  • S4: Finasteride

    Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, line 6339

Pharmacological class: Hormone inhibitors. (class 21.12)

This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.

SAHPRA documents

Professional information (PI)For healthcare professionalsPropecia, Organon South Africa (Pty) LtdPatient information leaflet (PIL)For patients and carersPropecia, Organon South Africa (Pty) Ltd

These documents are provided by SAHPRA for informational purposes. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice.

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