Men's health · €25 GP review
Hair loss treatment for men online in Ireland
Finasteride or topical minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia in men. Reviewed by an Irish-registered GP — no appointment needed. A prescription is issued only if clinically appropriate.
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Male pattern hair loss responds best when treated early. Answer a 2-minute questionnaire and an Irish-registered GP reviews whether finasteride or minoxidil is right for you.
What it costs
€25 per request, refunded in full if the GP decides it is not safe to prescribe online.
How quickly
Reviewed the same working day for requests submitted before 5pm, Monday to Friday. Weekend requests are reviewed the next working day.
Who this is suitable for
- You are a man aged 18 to 65 living in Ireland
- You have a receding hairline or thinning at the crown
- You understand the possible side effects of finasteride
- Patchy hair loss, or a scalp that is itchy, sore, red, scaly or scarred
- Prostate problems or prostate cancer
- Liver problems
What your €25 covers
- Short clinical questionnaire you can finish on your phone
- Review by an Irish-registered, IMC-listed GP
- Prescription sent securely to the pharmacy you choose
- A written note in your patient record you can download any time
Takes about 2 minutes. Tap your answers — an Irish-registered GP reviews every request before anything is prescribed.
What we'll ask you
22 short questions, most of them yes or no. Your answers go straight to the reviewing GP.
- Have you read the important information about finasteride (how it works, side effects, and that results take 3–6 months)?
- Do you currently have hair loss (receding hairline or thinning at the crown)?
- Are you aged between 18 and 65?
- How long have you noticed hair loss?
- Briefly describe the pattern (e.g. receding temples, crown thinning)
- Is the hair loss in patches, or is your scalp itchy, sore, red, scaly or scarred?
- Have you tried any other treatments or medicines for hair loss?
- Which treatment are you looking for?
- Do you have, or have you had, low mood or depression?
- Have you ever been tested or treated for an enlarged prostate (BPH), prostate cancer, or had a raised PSA?
- Any liver problems?
- Is your partner pregnant, or are you trying for a baby in the next 12 months?
- Do you understand finasteride can cause sexual side effects (and rarely mood changes), which are usually reversible on stopping?
- Finasteride can pass into semen and may harm a male baby in pregnancy. Do you agree to use a condom during sex if your partner is or may become pregnant, throughout treatment?
- Do you understand that women who are or may become pregnant must not handle crushed or broken finasteride tablets?
- Do you have any of: high fever, severe pain, breathlessness, confusion, or symptoms getting rapidly worse?
- List any drug allergies (or type 'none')
- Medicines you currently take (or type 'none')
- Anything else about your health the GP should know? (or type 'none')
- Do you consent to the pharmacist contacting you about this prescription if needed?
- Are you happy to receive a generic version (same active ingredient, usually cheaper) from the pharmacy?
- How would you like to get your medicine?
When we'll say no
These answers stop the request and route you to a consultation instead.
- Please read the treatment information before continuing — the GP needs to know you understand it.
- This service is for men with current male pattern hair loss.
- Treatment outside this age range needs a consultation.
- This pattern suggests another cause (alopecia areata, scarring alopecia) and needs examination.
- Finasteride lowers PSA readings by about half and needs GP review first.
- Liver disease needs review before finasteride.
- You must be counselled about side effects before this is prescribed.
- This safety agreement is required before finasteride can be prescribed.
- This safety point must be understood before finasteride can be prescribed.
- These symptoms need to be assessed by a doctor directly.
When to get seen in person or urgently
- Stop finasteride and contact a GP if you notice low mood, anxiety or thoughts of self-harm.
- Get a breast lump, nipple discharge or breast pain checked promptly.
- See a GP in person for patchy, sudden or scalp hair loss with itching, scaling or soreness — this is not male-pattern baldness.
Common questions
- How long until hair loss treatment works?
- Usually 3 to 6 months to see a difference, and treatment needs to continue to keep the benefit.
- Does finasteride have side effects?
- A small number of men get sexual side effects or, rarely, mood changes. The GP explains these before prescribing.
- How much does an online hair loss prescription cost in Ireland?
- €25 for the GP review and prescription. Your pharmacy charges separately for the medicine. If the GP decides it is not safe to prescribe, the €25 is refunded in full.
- What happens if the GP cannot prescribe from my answers?
- You get a full refund of the €25, and the GP explains why. If a conversation would help, you can book a €39 video or phone consultation with an Irish-registered GP, usually the same day.
- Do I have to take hair loss treatment forever?
- Benefits last only while you keep using it. Hair gained usually falls out within 6 to 12 months of stopping.
Related guides and treatments
Sources
- Hair lossHSE (Health Service Executive) — HSE health A–Z
- Alopecia — androgenetic male — Clinical Knowledge SummaryNICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) — NICE CKS
Start your male pattern hair loss request
€25, reviewed by an Irish-registered GP. If it isn't clinically appropriate, the GP declines and you are refunded in full.