Glossary
Hair loss marketing claims, explained
UK regulatory definitions of common terms used in hair-loss medicine and supplement marketing. Each entry is anchored to the MHRA Blue Guide, ASA CAP Code or GPhC standards so you can read the claim against the actual rule.
Terms covered
Compounded medicine (compounded unlicensed special)
A "compounded" medicine in the UK is one prepared by a registered pharmacy to a prescriber's specification for an individual patient. Compounded medicines are n...
Read definition →"Clinically proven"
"Clinically proven" has no formal definition under UK MHRA or ASA rules. In medicines advertising it must be backed by replicable peer-reviewed clinical evidenc...
Read definition →"Doctor-formulated" / "developed by doctors"
"Doctor-formulated" has no UK regulatory definition. It signals that a clinician was involved in formulation but does not constitute evidence of efficacy, MHRA ...
Read definition →"No consultation needed"
In UK medicines law, prescription-only medicines (POMs) including finasteride, dutasteride and oral minoxidil require a prescribing clinician's assessment befor...
Read definition →"FDA approved" vs "MHRA licensed"
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are SEPARATE regulators. An "FDA approved" statu...
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