Last updated 18 January 2022
The UK patent forPropecia, a hair loss treatment for men, expired on the 11th Oct 2014. A few days later ‘generic Propecia’ or more accurately ‘generic finasteride’ became available from UK pharmacies. A generic medicine is a medicine which is the same as a branded original, but is prescribed and supplied by its medical name, rather than its brand name.
Propecia is a brand name. The active ingredient of Propecia tablets isfinasteride 1mg. Propecia tablets and finasteride 1mg tablets are medically the same.
Dr Fox supplies both from the drug companyMerck(MSD), which held the original patent, and lower cost, which other drug companies have made available since Merck’s UK patent expired.
When a medicine comes off patent price can be a lot cheaper than starting with a lower price. And when price drops, many medicine can go back to its originalixir instead of the new name of thedrug. More medicine can be very expensive, as the price of prescription drugs drops
The UK patent for PropeciaThe generic finasteride 1mg isfroma generic drug company called Genaric (Pfizer) Ltd. Other drug companies have from the patent officethebrand nameof the drug
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However, both can be harmful if you take any of them at all as they may not come from the same company. Some people find that they are able to continue to take the medicine for up to 4 weeks after they stop taking a normal medicine, and keep using all of them for up to 4 weeks after stopping a normal medicine. The use of a medicine from a different drug company may also need to be carried out after the original medicine is supplied, or after the original medicine is supplied.
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Last updated 28 February 2022
No. While Boots is the mostubiquitoushigh-street pharmacy in the UK, it is often not the cheapest option for many medicines, and not for men requiring Propecia to treat.
Currently (March 2022)Boots sell finasteride tablets from 82p each– this is for generic finasteride 1mg, not branded Propecia from Merck. Boots sell Propecia from £1.19 per tablet.
To buy Propecia from Boots you will need to register with the Boots Hair Loss Online Clinic, and complete a medical questionnaire. After 2 days you can either pick-up your order from a Boots store or local Post Office, or have it delivered
Dr Fox also provides a mail order optionfor just 38p per tablet(plus small prescription fee and P& P). Dr Fox also provides.From online doctor and pharmacy.
| Supplier | 28 tablets | 56 tablets | 84 tablets | 168 tablets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr FoxGeneric finasteride | £12.20 | £21.50 | £31.20 | £58.80 |
| Branded Propecia | £42.40 | £81.70 | £108.40 | £214.00 |
| Boots Pharmacy | £51.00 | £91.00 | £110.00 | £200.00 |
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Propecia 1mg tablets are prescription-only medicine for the treatment of male pattern hair loss and contains the active ingredientfinasterideIt is a daily tablet usually taken for many years, so cost savings can be significant. Propecia is sold in packs of 28 (4 weeks) or 84 (12 weeks).
Finasteride 1mg should not be confused with finasteride 5mg. Finasteride 5mg is used for the treatment of benign prostate cancer.
Propecia is a brand name for finasteride 1mg. Propecia lost its patent protection in allowing lower cost generics to be licenced for sale in the UK. Generic finasteride 1mg tablets and Propecia tablets are.
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Topical (minoxodil 5%) foam or lotion applied to the scalp twice daily is the only other effective hair loss treatment, and can be used at the same time as Propecia.
Men can also visit their GP or private doctor to obtain aprivate prescription for Propecia, and take that paper prescription into a Boots store. Doctors will charge for private prescriptions, usually £8-£20 but this can be much higher.
If you have a private paper prescription for 84 x Propecia 1mgtablets (12 weeks worth) prices are:
If you already have a private paper prescription you can post to our pharmacy ().
Prices withou say that by taking both Propecia and finasteride table, you are significantlyOSTRienced with each additional tablet's value.Generic Propecia (Propecia) is a medicine used to treat male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). It is a prescription drug and is available in several countries. There are many generic versions of this medication available. In this, we will discuss the benefits of taking generic Propecia, their potential side effects, and how to choose the right one.
Generic Propecia is a medication that is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It works by blocking the production of an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. This prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and thus, stops hair loss. This is important because many people are affected by male pattern baldness. As such, generic Propecia is typically prescribed to treat the symptoms of both types of hair loss.
Generic Propecia is a medicine that is generally well-tolerated. However, it may cause some side effects. These are usually mild and temporary. Some of the side effects of generic Propecia are:
In rare cases, generic Propecia can cause serious side effects. These include:
If you experience any of these side effects, it is important to talk to your healthcare provider about the potential risks.
Generic Propecia is a medicine that is usually prescribed to treat male pattern baldness. It is available in the following doses:
It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and directions given by your healthcare provider. They will probably start you on the higher strength version of this medication and then adjust the dosage accordingly.
In some cases, generic Propecia can be used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which may include difficulty in urinating.
Generic Propecia is generally safe for most people. However, it can cause some side effects. Some of the side effects of generic Propecia include:
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Simple to implement in daily routine, effective for me and zero side effects.
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No side effects, helps reduce my hair loss. Was super scared at first using it 1x a week. Now I use it every day no issues
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I have been taking it for a while, and my hair loss was not as bad but it got better over the next 3-6 months.
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I have been taking it for a while, and my hair loss was not as bad as I had at for about a year. I have been using it for 4 months and I have very low libido and medium weight. I am now 5 years later and I only geted this far.
10/06/2023 02:27 Anonymous
I am now 5 years removed from using it.
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I don't remember the first time I have had to hospital. It was very quick and effective. The side effects were too great to recommend.
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