Is minoxidil available without a prescription?

Written by Dr. Christian Drerup
Updated on 20 June 2026
Topical minoxidil for application to the scalp is approved in Germany for hereditary hair loss and is available without a prescription from the pharmacy. Oral minoxidil, the tablet, is not approved for hair loss, is only prescribed off-label, and is prescription-only.
Was this helpful?
1,088 of 1,700 found this helpful
More questions? Ask a question