How to choose a minoxidil supplier: the checklist serious stores use
Cheap "minoxidil" is everywhere online, and not all of it is what it seems. If you resell it in your business, your reputation is in every bottle. This is the checklist worth going through.
1. It must have FDA approval (ANDA)
In the U.S., minoxidil that claims to regrow hair is a drug. To be sold legally as a generic it needs an ANDA, an FDA approval. Ask the supplier for the ANDA number it is made under and look it up in the FDA database (Drugs@FDA). Novael Health minoxidil 5% is made under ANDA 076239.
2. Watch out for "cosmetic" products
Some imported products are sold as cosmetics with minoxidil inside. A cosmetic cannot claim to regrow hair, and if it does, it is treated as an unapproved drug. If the supplier cannot give you an ANDA number, pass.
3. The carton and the label
- Full Drug Facts panel: active ingredient, use, warnings and directions.
- Lot number and expiration date on every unit.
- Name of the distributor and a phone number or email for questions.
- Child-resistant closure: federal law requires it for minoxidil.
4. The supplier
- Based in the U.S., with a real person you can talk to.
- Gives you a receipt with the order number and the detail of what you bought.
- Confirms the delivery time in writing.
With Novael Health
Minoxidil 5% for men, 60 mL with sprayer, made in Doral, Miami-Dade, under ANDA 076239. You order through the website form, get your receipt by email, and we help you in English or Spanish at (833) 696-9214.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I verify an ANDA?
In the FDA public database, Drugs@FDA, by searching the application number.
Is it legal to resell minoxidil in my barbershop?
Yes. It is an over-the-counter drug. Make sure you buy from a supplier that gives you an approved, properly labeled product.
What happens if I sell an unapproved product?
Selling an unapproved or mislabeled drug can create legal trouble for your business. That is why it pays to buy only products with an ANDA.