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What Is Superdrug Online Doctor?
We're a service that helps you order treatments online from UK-registered doctors with free, discreet, to-your-door deliveries.
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Hair Loss Treatment
Effective prescription treatment for hair loss
Use our online consultation to obtain a prescription and medication for hair loss treatment. Our doctor will check whether you can use a hair loss medication and approve an appropriate treatment.
We offer the prescription treatment Propecia, which is not available on the NHS.
We also offer the non-prescription treatments Regaine and Alpecin shampoo.
If you are unsure which treatment to order, you may wish to book a telephone consultation with one of our doctors.
Last reviewed: 19/03/2020 by Dr Simran Deo
To place an order, fill in a brief questionnaire. One of our doctors will review your order and prescribe a treatment if suitable. Existing patients should login first.
| Medication | Pack Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Generic Finasteride | 1 month / 28 tablets | £28.00 |
| Generic Finasteride | 2 months / 56 tablets | £55.00 |
| Generic Finasteride | 3 months / 84 tablets | £80.00 |
| Generic Finasteride | 6 months / 168 tablets | £138.00 |
| Propecia® | 1 month / 28 tablets | £50.00 |
| Propecia® | 2 months / 56 tablets | £90.00 |
| Propecia® | 3 months / 84 tablets | £109.00 |
| Propecia® | 6 months / 168 tablets | £198.00 |
Click & Collect: free (available for next-day collection in Superdrug Pharmacies)
Next Day Delivery: £3.99
Dispensing and standard delivery included.
How our service works
- Complete a short questionnaire about your health.
- Order and pay for your hair loss treatment.
- A Superdrug Online Doctor will review your order and approve appropriate treatment.
- Orders received before 4pm will be sent out the same day. Orders received after 4pm will be sent out the next working day.
- Your treatment will be posted to you via your choice of first class or next day delivery.
- This will be contactless delivery. Someone will need to be home to tell the courier that they can sign on your behalf or they won't be able to deliver your parcel.
- The treatment arrives in plain, discreet packaging.
- Order & Collect (our same day in-store pick up service) is also available in selected Superdrug stores.
Please note when ordering a generic medication: We may use a range of manufacturers in order to provide you with your medication in a timely manner.
Side effects are uncommon but can include:
- Itch or rash
- Problems with ejaculation
- Testicular pain
- Breast tenderness
- Depressed mood – please note if you develop mental health problems whilst taking this medication consult your doctor immediately
In a few (less than 2%) men there has been a sexual side effect such as less desire for sex, difficulties in achieving an erection or a decrease in the amount of semen. These side effects went away in men who stopped taking Propecia.
Taking Finasteride causes a slight increase in your risk of breast cancer.
There are a number of alternative treatments for hair loss including over-the-counter products containing minoxidil (Regaine for men is a well-known example). You can also try a hair loss shampoo such as Alpecin.
Most cosmetic and homeopathic treatments do not have good clinical evidence of success.
Surgical options to treat hair loss can be effective - ask your GP or a hair loss specialist for more information.
If you would like to get personalised advice on how to cope with hair loss, you can also book a telephone consultation with one of our doctors.
About Hair Loss Treatment
Hair loss treatment options
If you’re losing hair, there are treatments that can help stop it, or even replace your lost hair in some cases. Hair loss treatment options include:
Hair loss tablets:
Propecia (branded finasteride)
Nourkin Woman
Hair loss shampoos:
Regaine for Men (branded minoxidil)
Regaine for Women (also branded minoxidil)
Many hair loss treatments work better when you first start losing hair, compared to when you’ve lost a lot of it.
How do hair growth tablets work?
Similar to hair loss shampoos, you can take tablets with active ingredients that help block the hormones causing your hair loss. These include:
Propecia
Generic finasteride
Nourkin Woman
Both Propecia and generic finasteride have the same active ingredient, finasteride, but Propecia is the branded version.
The way these tablets work is they block a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is produced by everyone, but especially by adult men who have male pattern baldness. DHT basically tells hair cells on your head to stop growing and eventually kills them off altogether.
So by blocking DHT, finasteride tablets can help the hair cells to grow more effectively and help them last longer before they are gone for good.
Nourkin Woman contains the fish extract Marilex, along with some extra plant-based hair supplements. There’s some research showing that the ingredients in Marilex can help improve hair loss in women.
How does hair loss shampoo work?
Hair loss shampoos are over the counter treatments that contain chemicals to help undo stop and reverse hair loss. One type of hair shampoo are ones that have either minoxidil or finasteride in – chemicals that blocks the hormones responsible for causing hair male-pattern loss. Another type are caffeine shampoos like Alpecin which are meant to encourage hair growth.
Do they work? Studies do show that minoxidil and finasteride do work to improve hair loss and help some of your hair grow back. But for caffeine shampoos, it’s not as clear. Some research shows that caffeine could slow down hair loss, but not definitely help it to grow back.
How do hair transplants work?
A hair transplant is where you take hair cells (follicles) from one part of your body, and put them where you want hair to grow. In most cases this means taking it from somewhere on your body and popping it on your head to combat baldness.
A hair transplant is not the same as a skin graft – you don’t take a big area of skin and stick it to your scalp! You take small groups of hair cells (1 to 4) and move them like that instead.
When you get the transplant, you can just get a local painkiller injected so you don’t have to be asleep. You can sometimes also get sedated, which means you’re still awake but less likely to be bothered by the transplant going on.
Can you cure hair loss?
This really depends on the cause. If it’s male pattern baldness then unfortunately there’s no permanent cure. Ongoing treatment can help slow the process and hair transplants can provide long-term relief from baldness but there’s still no cure that can guarantee your hair stays where it is.
On the other hand, if your hair loss is related to stress, health conditions, or medications, then if could be ‘cured’ if the cause is taken away. Telling the difference can be tricky but the main thing that indicates it’s baldness is your hairline begins to go higher up your head (receding hairline) and your hair loss is focused around the crown (very top) of your head.
What else can you do to stop hair loss?
Apart from tablets, shampoos, or transplants, there’s not a lot you can do for male pattern baldness. For other hair loss causes the treatment depends on the cause. There are things that you could try which some people believe might work, but where there isn’t enough evidence to say for sure, including:
Amino acids:
Cysteine
L-cystine
Lysine
Methionine
Arginine
Capsaicin
Curcumin
Garlic gel
Melatonin
Onion juice
Procyanidin
Pumpkin seed oil
Rosemary oil
Saw palmetto
Vitamin B7
Vitamin D
Vitamin E derivatives
Zinc
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy and massage
Electromagnetic stimulation
Hypnotherapy
Psychotherapy
Ultraviolet light therapy
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To place an order, fill in a brief questionnaire. One of our doctors will review your order and prescribe a treatment if suitable. Existing patients should login first.
Customer reviews
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My order wasn't ready when I arrived at the super drug of my choice. I had to ring the online doctor. Despite the email I've received saying that the order has been prepared and is ready for collection after 1500 hours, I've arrived at 1510 hours and the order wasn't ready, and the pharmacist was not there, and the pharmacy assistant asked me to wait, and instead of waiting, I've just rung the online doctor. The product was good, but the service is the one I am rating here.
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I've been using this for 3 months now and I am starting to see the effects. I see less gaps in my hair line.
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Quick , efficient and confidential
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cant fault it, ive put 5 stars for value for money tho i dont know what competitors may charge tho of course id like it cheaper. online service is simple and easy tho
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Honesty this is a fantastic service. no time wasting and totally user friendly. I would not hesitate to use Online Doctor over again.
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very good service
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Very good service
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A easy straightforward transaction
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Superdrug provides a superb service. Medication can be easily ordered on line and the process is quickly reviewed and approved by a doctor. The medication is then dispatched and delivered within days.
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Been using for 4 weeks now and have seen positive signs of less shedding.
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Works for me
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Fasthe and easy service to get the products you need.
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Ordered prescription from Superdrug. Impressed by efficient service and safety features provided by on line doctor review. Prompt delivery. Great service.
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Found it way cheaper elsewhere
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Excellent service
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I've only just ordered the product and it's been a week. I can't tell how effective it will be at this moment since it'll take a few months before you notice any difference with finasteride. The service with Superdrug is great and the value for the money is also good.
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Great punctual service
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This is a great service that makes things so simple for ordering medications
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It is a wonderful product to stop hair loss, It is a little be expensive when you get this as a permanent treatment . Apart from that I couldn’t find any stuffs negative about it
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Bit pricey but these are the good posh ones, still hirsute so they're all good and obviously working, top stuff
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good product but very expensive
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Brilliant
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I LOVE Finasteride! Can sleep so much easier at night knowing I won't lose my hair. Side effects have also been positive ones! Improved libido, improved sleep and to my amazement my nasal congestion has been relieved!. Thank you Superdrug! Thank you FDA!
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Can't tell if it's working yet but my hair does feel different. It's hard to explain. It's obviously too early to see if it's working, as it's only been a couple of weeks.
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Simple to take and can start to see some change as I approach 3 months
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In my experience it does what it says on the tin!
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A really efficient and uncomplicated process which was delivered securely, and in a timely fashion, as promised. I have no hesitation in recommending this service to anyone. Top class.
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had online consultation for medication to see if i was suitable for it then an online doctor confirmed was ok. so far so good but i cant give a detailed review of medication as its too early to know if its suitable as i have only been on it a week and it takes about 3 months to see if it works. therefore i will only give 3 stars but service and advice was first class many thanks.
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Wow excellent service will definitely recommend to my friends and family,
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quick and easy, good service
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Gave me sexual side effects from the second day. I had to quit after just the second pill because my erections were completely gone. Recovering slowly now but its taking its time
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Decided again taking it because if potential side effects. Thrown away!
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Placed an order with Superdrug, to do this a questionnaire had to be completed (health check and medical history) which was reassuring. Very impressed that their doctor then contacted me to query a point which shows Superdrug as a responsible pharmacy. Will continue to use the service as it is excellent.
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Prompt service after the online doctor has dealt with your enquiry
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Superdrug did not make it clear or explain the potentially permanent side effect that this medication can cause - infertility. I now have 6 months worth of tablets that I will not use. Superdrug refused to acknowledge my complaint - only stating medicines cannot be returned. Please think twice before buying these tablets and do research outside of Superdrug as the information is not complete.
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Only been on the medication a week so to early to tell if successful but medical literature is encouraging.
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Very happy with the service I received and the product I purchased.
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I haven't used the product, I have been told if I use it, will affect my sexual appetite with permanent impotence, reluctant to use.
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great service product arrived on time and no issues
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Quick and easy to use and you can opt out of notifying your doctor which other sites don't let you do. Arrived quickly and discreetly.
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Order came very quickly. Plus very responsive friendly service ! I am very happy to be a long term customer to this service :)
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Excellent service No fuss All the advice and information you could want Made me feel really valued
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I'm really impressed with the service I received, Genuine product fast delivery
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Product was delivered promptly. It's too early to advise if the product works
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Easy to order . Quick delivery . Reasonably priced. Will order again 👍
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Still early days using it but no side effects at all
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Product as described and punctual!
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Brilliant service will use again
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useful and help me a lot. I will buy it again if i need it.
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Good happy took 4days get 2 me very happy order again in month
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I can't assess this fully as I have only recently started using it, making assessing the efficacy of the product difficult
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Further Reading on Hair Loss Treatments
- How To Stop Hair Loss
- What are the best products for hair loss?
- Side Effects Of Propecia
- Minoxidil For Hair Loss
- How To Stop A Receding Hairline
- Finasteride Side Effects
- Hair Transplants - Do They Work?
- What Is Alopecia Areata?
- Do Hair Loss Vitamins Really Work?
- Can Stress Lead To Hair Loss?
- DHT Blockers And Hair Loss
- How To Get Thicker & Healthier Hair