To the Europeans – where do you get your Dutasteride from? Returning to Europe after 4 years abroad where I was legally prescribed Dutasteride, but clueless about how to source it in Europe Finasteride/Dutasteride 5/13/2023
User returning to Europe seeks advice on sourcing Dutasteride for hair loss treatment. Asks for others' experiences and recommendations.
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