Rogaine (minoxidil 2%) will now be available without a prescription
February 2000
Rogaine (minoxidil 2%) will now be available without a prescription...for common hereditary hair loss.
It will be marketed OTC by McNeil Consumer Products (Tylenol, Motrin). They've picked up the product from Pharmacia & Upjohn.
Rogaine is currently approved only for men...but look for an OTC version for women in about a year.
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