Peptide ChooserMinoxidil
FDA approvedPrescriptionChecked 31 Oct 2026
FDA approved: an FDA-approved product exists. FDA source, 31 Oct 2026. Our hair growth page lists it. The lowest monthly plan that is not compounded, at the online clinics we track, is $30 (Keeps, Oral Minoxidil), checked 31 Oct 2026.
Evidence by goal
What each goal page that lists it says, word for word, with its sources. The evidence rating comes from a goal page's checked options table; a goal without one shows "Not rated".
| Goal | Evidence in people | What the goal page says |
|---|---|---|
| Hair growthMinoxidil | Strong: many trials in people | A liquid or foam you put on the scalp twice a day. Regrows hair for men and women; works while you keep using it.23 |
Online clinic prices
2 plans at the online clinics we track, cheapest first.
| Clinic | Plan | What it is | Per month | FDA letter | Online clinic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeps | Oral Minoxidil | Compounded | $30care fee not known | none | Online clinicNo paid link yet |
| Keeps | Minoxidil+ Spray | Compounded | $45care fee not known | none | Online clinicNo paid link yet |
Prices are the clinics' published monthly prices on 31 Oct 2026; "from" prices are the lowest shown. A clinic with an FDA warning letter is still listed; the letter is public record.
FDA warning letters
Our letters list is by company, not by substance. The letters page lists all 172, each with its subject and a link to fda.gov; filter it by a company name.
Compared with: Finasteride vs Minoxidil
Sources
- FDA, status of Minoxidil, 31 Oct 2026: https://api.fda.gov/drug/drugsfda.json?search=products.active_ingredients.name%3A%22Minoxidil%22&limit=100
- MedlinePlus, Finasteride, revised 15 Jun 2026: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698016.html
- GoodRx, How much is finasteride without insurance, 3 Aug 2026: https://www.goodrx.com/finasteride/how-much-is-finasteride-without-insurance