Where can I buy finasteride in the UK?

If you've been searching for a hair loss treatment, you've likely encountered Finasteride, sometimes sold under the brand name Propecia. Finasteride is a common treatment for androgenic alopecia in men, and numerous studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in slowing the rate of hair loss.

While the use of finasteride for male pattern baldness is licensed in the UK, it is not available on the NHS for this condition. Moreover, finasteride isn't available over the counter, so you would need a private prescription from a GP before you can buy it. 

If any website, pharmacy, or individual offers you finasteride without requiring a prescription, do not purchase from them; they won’t have verified that this is the correct medication for you, and you won’t know if the actual drug is what you intended to buy. It is simply too dangerous to go down this route.

So, where can you buy Finasteride in the United Kingdom?

Your Local Pharmacy

After consulting your GP to discuss the various hair loss treatments available to you, you may be prescribed finasteride. If this is the case, you can take your prescription to any pharmacy to have it dispensed.

Please note that unless your finasteride is required urgently, it may take a few days to collect your prescription, as it will depend on whether your pharmacy has the medication in stock.

Some pharmacies are able to deliver your medicines to you, if you'd prefer. However, it's important to point out that not all pharmacies deliver prescriptions.

A Private GP

If you make an appointment with a private GP rather than an NHS one, then you may be able to be prescribed finasteride and buy it from the GP at the same time as your appointment.

This is convenient and time-effective, but it is a costly way to obtain finasteride, and you will need to carefully consider those costs before committing to an appointment.

An Online Pharmacy

Buying finasteride, or any drug, online can be a difficult thing to do. Although easy and convenient, the internet is awash with websites that should be avoided because they are offering poor advice or they are selling drugs in a dangerous way.

At Prescription Doctor, you can be completely sure that you are buying from a legitimate online pharmacy. We have access to medical doctors who can prescribe and provide advice, and you can ask as many questions as you need.

If you already have a prescription from your GP, we can assist you in ensuring you have the necessary medications. The medication you buy from Prescription Doctor will be in date and authentic, which is a hugely important piece of information to check if you choose to buy elsewhere.

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Conclusion

As long as you have a prescription for finasteride, there are a number of options open to you as to where you might buy the drug from.

Some options cost more than others, and some take more time. The choice you make is down to your own preferences, but for convenience, online pharmacies are often the best option.

Authored & Reviewed By

Mohamed Imran Lakhi

MPharm - Lead Pharmacist

Imran Lakhi is the superintendent pharmacist and founder at Prescription Doctor. He has been at the core of our team.

Published on: 01/11/2019 Reviewed on: 05/06/2025