AGA therapeutics originate from various countries and regions. The following shows the countries of origin of typical AGA therapeutic drugs.
1. Finasteride (Propecia)
- Main place of origin: America, India
- Detailed: Propecia, the brand name for finasteride, was originally developed by the American pharmaceutical company Merck. After the patent expires, generic drugs are manufactured in many countries, including India. Indian pharmaceutical companies are one of the major suppliers of generic medicines [56†source][57†source].
2. Dutasteride (Avodart, Dutasteride)
- Main place of origin: UK, Korea, India
- Detailed: Dutasteride was originally developed by the British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). After the patent expires, generic drugs are manufactured in many countries, including South Korea and India. Korean pharmaceutical companies supply many generic drugs, including dutasteride [55†source] [56†source].
3. Minoxidil (Rogaine, Regaine)
- Main place of origin: America, India, Canada
- Detailed: Minoxidil was first developed by the American company Upjohn (now Pfizer). Topical medicines containing minoxidil are widely manufactured in the United States, India, Canada, and other countries. Indian pharmaceutical companies in particular offer many generic products [56†source][57†source].
4. Saw Palmetto Supplement
- Main place of origin: America, Canada
- Detailed: Saw palmetto is a plant that grows naturally in North America, and supplements are manufactured in the United States and Canada. These products are sold as naturally derived ingredients [55†source][56†source].
References
- Healthline: Hair Loss Treatments
- WebMD: Finasteride (Propecia) for Hair Loss
- Mayo Clinic: Hair Loss Medications
- FDA: Beware of Fraudulent and Unsafe Hair Loss Treatments
