Oral minoxidil is a clinically backed treatment that delivers minoxidil systemically — no office visits, no guesswork.
Prescribed by Kim Wohlwend, MSN APRN — dual board-certified, licensed in 16 states
Results vary by individual. Continued use required to maintain results. Treatment not guaranteed.
No waiting rooms. No repeat visits. A prescription sent directly to your pharmacy.
Answer a short questionnaire about your health history and hair loss pattern. Takes under 5 minutes and is kept confidential.
A licensed provider reviews your case within 24 hours and, if appropriate, writes a personalized prescription. No video call required.
If approved, the prescription is sent directly to your chosen pharmacy — including Cost Plus for low-cost mail-order. Your 1-year prescription means no repeat visits until renewal.
Minoxidil is an FDA-approved ingredient with decades of clinical data behind it. The oral form delivers it systemically — reaching every follicle, not just where you apply it.
See how oral minoxidil stacks up against the alternatives.
| Feature | Oral Minoxidil | Topical Minoxidil | No Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-scalp coverage | ✓ Yes | ~ Partial | ✗ No |
| Daily convenience | ✓ One pill | ~ Apply twice daily | ✓ None needed |
| No scalp irritation | ✓ Yes | ✗ Common | ✓ Yes |
| Clinical efficacy | ✓ Comparable or superior in studies | ~ Moderate | ✗ None |
| Clinician-supervised | ✓ Required | ✗ OTC | ✗ No |
| Maintains results | ✓ With continued use | ✓ With continued use | ✗ Hair loss progresses |
One flat service fee covers your clinical review. Medication is billed separately and directly by the pharmacy — keeping costs as low as possible.
One-time fee per prescription request. No subscription, no recurring charges from us.
Service fee is non-refundable once a prescription is issued.
Billed directly by your pharmacy — separate from our service fee.
Dosing
Women: 1.25 mg daily
Men: 2.5 mg daily
A provider will coordinate your prescription to a pharmacy of your choice.
Total estimated cost example: $35 service fee + ~$6.10/month medication via Cost Plus = under $80 for your first year of treatment. No hidden fees, no subscription.
Every prescription is personally reviewed and signed by Kim — a dual ANCC board-certified nurse practitioner with extensive telehealth experience across 16 states.
Kim is the founder of Midwest Mind & Body Healthcare, a telehealth practice serving adults across 16 states. She earned her MSN–FNP from Clarkson College (Summa Cum Laude) and completed graduate training as a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Her career spans digital medicine, house-call practice, retail clinic management, and inpatient care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She provides evidence-based care connecting metabolic health, hormone therapy, and mental wellness — and brings that same whole-person approach to hair loss treatment.
Licensed in: Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Kentucky, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and New Mexico.
Assessment takes less than 5 minutes. Physician review within 24 hours.