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Finasteride has been shown to prevent hair loss in up to 90% of people. It is one of two scientifically backed hair loss treatments. In Canada finasteride requires a prescription from a doctor, which you can obtain from online clinics such as Essential Clinic. Doctors normally prescribe the name brand product, Propecia. This is often expensive, ranging between $50 and $100/month and rarely covered by health insurance. Is there a way to reduce the cost? A generic finasteride 1mg is available from most pharmacies, but you'll still be paying upwards of $50/month. A trick to save even more and possibly have your health insurance cover your prescription is to request Proscar (finasteride 5mg). This medication is typically prescribed for other medical conditions, and...

Visiting a doctor to get relatively simple prescriptions such as finasteride can be a frustrating experience. You have to take time off work, wait in a room full of people potentially catching other germs, just to see a doctor for a minute or two to get the prescription you need. A New Online Hair Loss Clinic Through Essential Clinic, you can now have a doctor treat your condition from the privacy of your own home. Just upload photos of your hair, answer a few questions, and if approved, have your finasteride medication shipped directly to your home. No waiting rooms, and no pharmacy pick-ups. Canadian Licensed Physicians The service is provided by Canadian licensed family doctors and nurse practitioners. It is currently only...