Can I get it?
Not for this use. PRP therapy has no EU authorisation for it, so it cannot be prescribed or dispensed here for that purpose.
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PRP therapy · Porto
PRP therapy in Porto: what you should know.
NOT AVAILABLE IN THE EUPRP therapy has no EU marketing authorisation for this use.
We don't prescribe it today, but our doctors can review your case and propose an equivalent hair growth treatment with EU approval and clinical evidence.
€15/month (billed €45 every 90 days)Full refund if a review is not approved
IN PLAIN TERMS
What PRP therapy is, and how to get treatment
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. It is a procedure, not a medicine: a nurse or doctor draws some of your blood, spins it in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, and injects that concentrate into your scalp in a clinic. Because it is a procedure using your own blood rather than a manufactured medicine, no medicines regulator has authorised it, no doctor can write you a prescription for it, and it cannot be arranged online - you would need to attend a clinic in person. The published evidence is mixed: several trials report an increase in hair density, but reviewers judge the studies to be small, inconsistent and at risk of bias, and there is no agreed standard for how PRP should be prepared or injected. Hi-Doctor does not offer PRP.
PRP therapy has no EU marketing authorisation for this use. It may be an approved medicine for something else, or approved in another country — but not something a doctor here can prescribe for this.
What can I take instead?
Minoxidil is approved in the EU, has published peer-reviewed trial results, and can be prescribed today if a doctor decides it suits you.
Read about MinoxidilWhat do the studies show?
Every trial behind PRP therapy 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 PRP therapy in Porto?
Not through Hi-Doctor. Hi-Doctor does not prescribe PRP therapy. People in Porto, Portugal, can request an online consultation for Hair growth with a licensed EU doctor, who may recommend an available option when clinically appropriate. If approved, the EU prescription arrives as a PDF for a pharmacist in Portugal, who dispenses the locally marketed equivalent with the prescribed active ingredient.
Availability
Hi-Doctor does not prescribe PRP therapy. The links below show options in Hair growth that our doctors can assess.
- Country
- Portugal
- Language of service
- Spanish and English
- Prescription turnaround
- In less than 4 hours on average, only if the doctor approves
- Honoured locally
- PDF honoured locally for the prescribed active ingredient
How the EU prescription works where you are: In Portugal, show the approved prescription PDF to a pharmacist. They honour it under EU cross-border rules and dispense the locally marketed equivalent with the prescribed active ingredient.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Available hair-growth treatments
A licensed doctor decides case by case. We never prescribe without evaluation.
Rx · tablets
Prescription only
Oral finasteride
A 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor taken daily. A doctor may prescribe it after reviewing your history and ruling out contraindications.
Daily tablets
€15/month
Rx · tablets
Prescription only
Oral minoxidil
Low-dose oral minoxidil, used off-label by some dermatologists. Requires close medical supervision for potential cardiovascular effects.
Daily tablets
€15/month
OTC · lotion
Prescription only
Topical minoxidil
Solution or foam applied directly to the scalp. Can be combined with other actives in a compounded formulation.
Lotion or foam
€15/month
Rx · tablets
Prescription only
Dutasteride 0.5mg
A more potent 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Reserved for specific cases, always under medical evaluation.
Tablets
€15/month
Rx · compounded
Prescription only
Personalised compounded formulation
An individualised preparation that can combine finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, or other actives, compounded by pharmacies after a medical prescription.
Individual preparation
€15/month
You pay for any medication separately at the pharmacy you choose. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.
WHAT IT COSTS
One plan, reviewed by a doctor.
Hair growth
ONGOING PLAN
€15/month
Billed €45 every 90 days · cancel anytime
For ongoing treatment and doctor-reviewed renewals.
Lowest monthly price we offer
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Full refund if a review is not approved
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.
VERIFIED EVIDENCE
PRP therapy: evidence and regulatory guide.
WHAT IT IS
How it works
A small amount of your own blood is taken and spun in a machine to concentrate the platelets, and that concentrate is then injected into the scalp in the hope that the growth factors platelets release will act on the hair follicles.
DEVELOPMENT STAGE
Not marketed in the EU
What the studies reported
Results are grouped by source and evidence grade so journal data and manufacturer announcements cannot be confused.
Peer-reviewed
Donnelly C, Minty I, Dsouza A, Wong YY, Mukhopadhyay I, Nagarajan V, Rupra R, Charles WN, Khajuria A. The role of platelet-rich plasma in androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024;23(5):1551-1559. doi:10.1111/jocd.16185 (PMID 38284294)| DOSE OR GROUP | MEAN WEIGHT CHANGE | WEEKS |
|---|---|---|
| PRP scalp injections (protocols varied between studies) | 6 of 9 studies reported a statistically significant increase in hair density versus control | — |
| PRP scalp injections (protocols varied between studies) | 5 of 9 studies reported a statistically significant increase in hair count versus control | — |
The review covered nine studies with 291 participants in total; seven of the nine were judged at moderate risk of bias and the authors describe the overall evidence as low quality with high variation between studies, and there is no standard PRP preparation or injection protocol.
NAMED SAFETY SIGNALS
What has been reported with PRP therapy.
Reactions after injection
In a separate meta-analysis of nine randomised trials (238 patients), two of the studies reported adverse reactions and none reported a serious adverse reaction (Zhang et al., J Cutan Med Surg 2023).
No medicines regulator has assessed it
PRP is a procedure using your own blood, not a licensed medicine, so it has no EMA or national marketing authorisation and no approved product information; what is injected depends on the individual clinic's equipment and protocol.
UNAPPROVED PRODUCTS ONLINE
Why buying PRP therapy online is not a shortcut.
No doctor in the EU can prescribe it for this use — including ours. It may be authorised in another country, or for a different condition.
Check the EU common logo
A legitimate online pharmacy in the EU must display the common logo linked to its national register. The logo is a verification check; it cannot make an unapproved medicine legal.
How the EU common logo worksFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about PRP therapy.
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