Can I get it?
Yes, if a doctor decides it is right for you. Finasteride is authorised in the EU and can be prescribed after a medical review.
Finasteride · ValenciaPrescription only
Online medical consultation for Finasteride in Valencia.
An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if eligible, issues an electronic prescription valid in any pharmacy in Spain. Consultation €15/month, refunded if the doctor decides it is not safe to prescribe.
- One tablet a day, with or without food
- Blocks DHT — the hormone behind pattern hair loss
- Decades of clinical evidence
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Full refund if a review is not approved · Medication, if prescribed, is dispensed and paid for separately at a pharmacy.
IN PLAIN TERMS
What Finasteride is, and how to get treatment
Finasteride is a daily 1 mg tablet, and it is one of the few hair-loss medicines that is formally authorised for this purpose in EU countries. It works by lowering DHT, a hormone made from testosterone that gradually shrinks hair follicles in male pattern hair loss. It is authorised for men only, and it is not for women. The most talked-about side effects are sexual ones, such as lower sex drive or difficulty getting an erection; in the trials these affected about 4 men in 100 in the first year compared with about 2 in 100 taking a dummy tablet, and European regulators also require a warning about mood changes, including depression and suicidal thoughts.
Finasteride has been authorised for use in the EU since 1 February 1999, so a licensed doctor can prescribe it when it is clinically appropriate for you.
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Every trial behind Finasteride is listed below with how many people took part and whether the results are peer-reviewed or a company announcement.
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Can I get Finasteride in Valencia?
Yes. People in Valencia, Spain, can request an online doctor consultation about Finasteride with Hi-Doctor. A licensed EU doctor reviews the case and issues a prescription only when clinically appropriate. If approved, the electronic prescription arrives as a QR code that can be dispensed directly in Spain.
Availability
Finasteride is available to residents of Spain through the online consultation. A prescription follows only if the doctor approves it.
- Country
- Spain
- Language of service
- Spanish and English
- Prescription turnaround
- In less than 4 hours on average, only if the doctor approves
- Honoured locally
- QR electronic prescription, dispensed directly in Spain
How the EU prescription works where you are: In Spain, an approved prescription arrives electronically with a QR code for direct dispensing.
VERIFIED EVIDENCE
Finasteride: evidence and regulatory guide.
WHAT IT IS
How it works
It blocks the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT, the hormone that shrinks hair follicles in male pattern hair loss, so less DHT reaches the scalp.
- 5-alpha-reductase type II
DEVELOPMENT STAGE
EU-authorised medicine
Trial register1 registered trials
Every NCT identifier links to its ClinicalTrials.gov record. A readout is not the same as peer-reviewed publication.
| TRIAL / NCT | POPULATION | PARTICIPANTS | STATUS | READOUT / COMPLETION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finasteride Male Pattern Hair Loss Study Group (two 1-year randomised placebo-controlled trials plus a blinded second-year extension) | Men aged 18-41 with vertex androgenetic alopecia | 1,553 | Read out | 1998-10-01 |
What the studies reported
Results are grouped by source and evidence grade so journal data and manufacturer announcements cannot be confused.
Peer-reviewed
Kaufman KD, Olsen EA, Whiting D, et al. Finasteride in the treatment of men with androgenetic alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998;39(4 Pt 1):578-589. doi:10.1016/S0190-9622(98)70007-6 (PMID 9777765)| DOSE OR GROUP | MEAN WEIGHT CHANGE | WEEKS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mg daily | +107 hairs vs placebo, counted in a 1-inch (5.1 cm2) circle of balding vertex scalp (baseline 876 hairs) | 52 |
| 1 mg daily | +138 hairs vs placebo, counted in a 1-inch (5.1 cm2) circle of balding vertex scalp | 104 |
The trials enrolled only men aged 18-41 with vertex-pattern loss, did not establish an effect on bitemporal recession or late-stage hair loss, and the EU product information states that continued use is needed to keep the benefit.
Sources
Last reviewed 2026-07-27
- AEMPS CIMA - Propecia 1 mg comprimidos recubiertos, ficha tecnica (Spain, registration 62441, authorised 1 February 1999)
- emc - Propecia 1 mg Film-Coated Tablets, Summary of Product Characteristics
- EMA - Article 31 referral: finasteride- and dutasteride-containing medicinal products
- Kaufman et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 1998 (PMID 9777765)
NAMED SAFETY SIGNALS
What has been reported with Finasteride.
Sexual adverse reactions (overall rate)
In the phase III trials, drug-related sexual adverse reactions were reported in 3.8% of men on finasteride 1 mg vs 2.1% on placebo during the first 12 months, falling to 0.6% over the following four years. About 1% of men in each group stopped treatment for this reason in the first 12 months (EU SmPC, section 4.8).
Decreased libido
Classified as uncommon (1 in 1,000 to 1 in 100) in the EU SmPC. Reported in 1.8% of men on finasteride 1 mg vs 1.3% on placebo.
Erectile dysfunction
Classified as uncommon (1 in 1,000 to 1 in 100) in the EU SmPC. Reported in 1.3% of men on finasteride 1 mg vs 0.7% on placebo.
Ejaculation disorder, including reduced ejaculate volume
Classified as uncommon in the EU SmPC. Decreased ejaculate volume reported in 0.8% of men on finasteride 1 mg vs 0.4% on placebo.
Sexual dysfunction that persists after stopping
Persistence of decreased libido, erectile dysfunction and ejaculation disorders after finasteride is stopped has been reported in post-marketing use. Frequency is not known because these are spontaneous reports.
Depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation
Depression is listed as uncommon; anxiety and suicidal ideation are listed with frequency not known. After an EU-wide Article 31 review (started October 2024, EC decision August 2025), suicidal ideation was confirmed as a side effect of finasteride 1 mg and 5 mg tablets at an unknown frequency, and a patient card is now included in 1 mg packs. Patients who experience mood changes should seek medical advice and, on finasteride 1 mg, stop treatment.
Male breast cancer
Reported during post-marketing use; frequency cannot be estimated from the available data.
Contraindicated in women
The EU product information contraindicates use in women because finasteride can cause abnormalities of the external genitalia in a male foetus if taken during pregnancy.
Form1 mg oral tablet
FrequencyOnce a day
ResultsStabilises at months 3–6
StatusPrescription only
About
What is Finasteride?
Active ingredient: Finasteride · Dosages: 1 mg / day
Finasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor: it reduces the conversion of testosterone into DHT, the hormone responsible for follicle miniaturisation in male androgenetic alopecia.
It's a continuous daily treatment — on discontinuation, effects fade over 6–12 months. A licensed doctor confirms the diagnosis, reviews the risks with you and rules out contraindications before prescribing.
How it works in the body
By lowering DHT, finasteride slows or stops the progressive shrinking of the hair follicle. Stabilisation comes first — usually at 3–6 months — and visible improvement, where it happens, builds from 6–12 months.
How it helps
How it protects your hair.
Blocks the cause
Targets DHT, the hormonal driver of pattern loss — not just the symptom.
Stabilises first
Most men notice the shedding slows between months 3 and 6.
Built for the long term
Effects are maintained with continuous use and periodic medical reviews.
What to expect
A steady, monitored routine.
One 1 mg tablet daily. Results are assessed over months, not weeks — and your doctor follows up through your account chat.
- Months 1–3 · Daily 1 mg; changes build silently
- Months 3–6 · Shedding stabilises
- Months 6–12 · Visible improvement is assessed
- Ongoing · Continuous use with periodic reviews
Doses your doctor can prescribe
- Standard dose1 mg / day
Your schedule is personal
These are typical steps only. Your doctor adjusts the plan to how you respond and tolerate it — and you can message them at any point.
Safety first
Safety, in full.
Finasteride is an effective medicine — and like any medicine it carries risks. Your doctor screens for all of this before prescribing. Here's the honest picture, not just reassurance.
Adult men with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss).
- 1 mg orally once a day, with or without food.
- Visible response usually appears at 3–6 months and stabilises by 12 months.
- Stopping treatment reverses the gains within 6–12 months.
- Not licensed for pre-menopausal women; pregnant women should not handle broken or crushed tablets (risk to a male foetus).
Who should not take it
- Women, especially during pregnancy or planning pregnancy — finasteride causes feminisation of male foetuses.
- Children and adolescents under 18.
- Known hypersensitivity to finasteride or any tablet excipient.
- Severe liver impairment — discuss with the doctor before prescribing.
When to seek urgent care
For severe, sudden or unexpected symptoms, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. Then let your doctor know through your account chat.
PRICING
You only pay if treatment is approved.
€25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth. €35 one-off is available for sexual health.
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ONGOING PLAN
€15/month
Billed €45 every 90 days · cancel anytime
For ongoing treatment and doctor-reviewed renewals.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- First consultation included
- Renewals reviewed by your doctor
- Ongoing care with your doctor
- Cancel anytime
Full refund if a review is not approved
If a review is not approved, we refund that period's €45 fee and cancel the plan.
Note: The medication, if the doctor prescribes it, is paid separately at the pharmacy at the price it sets. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.
HOW THE DOCTOR DECIDES
A licensed doctor reviews your case, not an algorithm
An EU-licensed doctor reads your questionnaire and answers in less than 2 hours on average.
If the doctor decides it is not safe to prescribe, the consultation fee is refunded in full.
Follow-up happens in the private chat inside your account, under GDPR. No WhatsApp, no SMS.
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