The History of Finasteride (Propecia): From Discovery to Approval
The Discovery of Finasteride (Propecia) The discovery of Finasteride (Propecia) began in 1975. Scientists at Merck, a drug manufacturer, found that a certain compound, 17α-methyl-5α-androstan-17β-ol-3-one, had anti-androgenic effects. This compound was tested on a variety of rodents and successfully lowered serum dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels, leading to the discovery of Finasteride. Testing and Approval of Finasteride … Read more