Prescribing and Dispensing by Private Medical Practitioners in Hong Kong – A Double-Edged Sword

Asian dermatologists are more open to prescribing finasteride, while in some regions, medications like finasteride and minoxidil can be obtained without a prescription. In Europe, particularly France, there are stricter regulations requiring patients to acknowledge potential side effects, but many people find ways to obtain these treatments through various means.

A pharmacy error resulted in a finasteride solution being 100 times stronger than prescribed, not 10,000 times as initially feared. OP is advised to contact the pharmacy to clarify the preparation before traveling.

In Austria, finasteride prescriptions are restricted due to suicide risk concerns, with new prescriptions only for current users. Alternatives like topical finasteride, dutasteride, and online purchases face legal challenges.

In Tasmania, Australia, a GP refused to prescribe finasteride for male pattern baldness, suggesting only topical minoxidil and a specialist referral. Many users recommend trying another GP, using telehealth, or online services like Pilot or Mosh to obtain finasteride.

Finasteride and Dutasteride will remain accessible in the EU despite objections from France and Belgium. Users discuss the ease of obtaining these medications in different countries and express relief and support for the EU's decision.

The user is seeking advice on sourcing finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, as their doctors are unwilling to prescribe both finasteride/dutasteride and minoxidil simultaneously. They are also looking for sources of GHK-Cu and RU58841 in the USA, with suggestions including using services like Hims, ro.co, and Musely.