Is Finasteride available on NHS as a private prescription?

[everest13]

Hi there, just wondering how one gets a hold of finasteride from the UK. Isit able to be prescribed?

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

I am sure that Finasteride is available in the UK as a prescription.

[Kirby_]

You can get it via prescription for hair loss, but not on the NHS.

[everest13]

You can get it via prescription for hair loss, but not on the NHS.

Do you know how much it is on a private prescription?

[Kirby_]

Do you know how much it is on a private prescription?

The prescription I got off a private dermatologist (for quartered generic Proscar) got me 11 months worth for £6(!), bought in Superdrug pharmacy. Seriously.

Unfortunately, my NHS GP won't give me a non-NHS prescription for any more.

[arkeye]

Saw the doctor last week, he offered me finasteride on a private prescription, think it was £40 for a months supply

[Kirby_]

Saw the doctor last week, he offered me finasteride on a private prescription, think it was £40 for a months supply

Your normal NHS GP? Tell us more mate.

[arkeye]

Yep normal nhs gp. Was really easy to get proscribed as well. My gp was honest, told me all the facts and told me to go away and think about it. I did, decided to go for it. Starting Monday so will update people on here

[Kirby_]

Cool. Glad to hear it worked out OK getting a prescription. Just make sure you get the blood tests every so often, and take regular photos!