Manual vs Sons vs Numan 2026: UK Hair-Loss Service Comparison
Service-level comparison of Manual, Sons, and Numan for UK hair-loss treatment. Consultation model, clinical features, app experience and other men's-health services compared. UK regulations restrict displaying prescription-medicine prices on consumer pages.
Important information for UK consumers. Finasteride and dutasteride are prescription-only medicines (POMs) in the UK. UK Human Medicines Regulations 2012 restrict the advertising of prescription medicines to the public, so this article compares Manual, Sons and Numan on service (consultation model, clinical features, app experience, broader men's-health offering) rather than on medicine price. The medicine itself is priced by the dispensing pharmacy at the point of dispensing.
Manual, Sons, and Numan are three UK online platforms arranging prescriptions for male pattern hair loss. All three operate on a similar model: an online clinical assessment, a UK-registered prescriber review, and ongoing supply through a GPhC-registered pharmacy. They differ on service, not medicine price.
Here's how they compare in 2026.
Quick service comparison
| Manual | Sons | Numan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service fee model | Monthly subscription | 3- or 6-month plans | Monthly subscription |
| Online consultation | Free (included in service fee) | Free (included) | Free (included) |
| Medicine cost | Set by dispensing pharmacy | Set by dispensing pharmacy | Set by dispensing pharmacy |
| Delivery | Free | Free | Free |
| Subscription flexibility | Cancel anytime | 3- or 6-month plans | Pause or cancel anytime |
| App | Yes | Not mentioned on its site | Yes |
| Other treatments | ED, premature ejaculation, skin, weight loss | Beard growth | ED, weight loss, blood tests |
| Blood-test add-on | No | No | Yes |
| Consultation type | Questionnaire + prescriber review | Questionnaire + prescriber review | Questionnaire + prescriber review |
All three providers include a free online clinical consultation and free delivery in their service fee. The main differences are subscription flexibility, app experience, and what additional health services they offer alongside hair loss.
Manual: hair loss within a wider men's-health range
Manual presents itself as a men's-health platform rather than a hair-loss service only. Beyond finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, it lists treatments for:
- Erectile dysfunction
- Premature ejaculation
- Skin conditions (acne, anti-ageing)
- Weight management
Offers: an app with treatment tracking; educational content.
Does not offer: a blood-test add-on.
Sons: hair-focused, 3- and 6-month plans
Sons calls itself "The Men's Hair Loss Experts" and also lists beard growth. Its treatments are sold as 3- or 6-month plans.
Offers: 3- and 6-month plans; a Hair Growth Complex supplement and a ketoconazole anti-dandruff shampoo.
Does not offer: a blood-test add-on. Its website does not mention an app.
Numan: blood-test add-on available
Numan offers an app, optional blood tests at extra cost, and treatments for erectile dysfunction and weight management alongside hair loss.
Offers: blood tests (charged separately); an app; subscriptions that can be paused or cancelled at any time.
Compare Manual, Sons, Numan and other UK hair-loss services on consultation model, clinical features, app and broader men's-health offering.
Compare UK hair-loss services pricesHow they differ
- Range beyond hair loss: Manual lists ED, premature ejaculation, skin and weight loss; Numan lists ED, weight loss and blood tests; Sons lists beard growth.
- Plan length: Sons sells 3- and 6-month plans; Manual and Numan bill monthly.
- App: Manual and Numan have apps; Sons' website does not mention one.
- Blood tests: only Numan offers them, at extra cost.
Are they all legitimate?
Yes. All three providers operate within UK regulatory frameworks:
- Where required, registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Dispense medicines through GPhC-registered pharmacies
- Prescriptions reviewed by GMC-registered doctors or qualified UK prescribers
- Use MHRA-licensed medicines with decades of clinical evidence
Costs
The medicine itself is priced by the dispensing pharmacy at the point of dispensing and is not something we display on this page. Ask each provider for a written breakdown of (a) the service fee covering consultation and review and (b) the typical dispensing cost for the licensed product they prescribe.
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Healthcare data note
Sources, review and limits
Main sources
- Published Manual, Sons and Numan price pages
- CQC provider information
- GPhC pharmacy register
- TreatCompare hair-loss price research
Methodology: We compare visible subscription prices, consultation route, delivery, pharmacy checks and treatment range. Prescription suitability must be assessed by the provider before treatment is supplied.
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- Reporting period
- 2026-10-26
- Last updated
- 2026-10-26
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- Mixed sources
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Frequently asked questions
How do Manual, Sons and Numan compare on service?
All three are UK-registered services that arrange prescription medicines for male pattern hair loss through GPhC-registered dispensing pharmacies. They differ on consultation model, features (blood-test add-ons, app), subscription flexibility, and the range of other men's-health services they offer beyond hair. UK Human Medicines Regulations 2012 restrict the advertising of prescription medicines to the public, so TreatCompare compares them on service rather than medicine price.
How are private hair-loss costs structured at these providers?
Each provider charges a service-level fee covering the online clinical assessment, prescriber review and ongoing review consultations. The medicine itself (finasteride, dutasteride) is priced by the dispensing pharmacy at the point of dispensing and is not advertised on consumer pages under UK rules. Ask each provider for a written breakdown of the service fee and the dispensing pharmacy used.
What's the difference between the three providers beyond hair loss?
Manual offers the broadest range — hair loss, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, skin (acne, anti-ageing) and weight loss. Numan covers hair loss, erectile dysfunction and weight loss, with blood tests as an add-on. Sons covers hair loss and beard growth, and sells a Hair Growth Complex supplement and a ketoconazole anti-dandruff shampoo alongside its treatments.
Which provider offers blood tests for treatment monitoring?
Only Numan offers blood tests as an add-on, useful for monitoring health markers alongside treatment. Neither Manual nor Sons offer blood testing as part of the hair-loss service.
Are Manual, Sons, and Numan legitimate UK providers?
Yes — all three are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) where required and dispense medication through GPhC-registered pharmacies. Prescriptions are reviewed by GMC-registered doctors or qualified UK prescribers. Finasteride and minoxidil are MHRA-licensed medicines with decades of clinical evidence.
Do all three providers offer apps?
Manual and Numan have apps; Sons' website does not mention one. All three use a questionnaire plus prescriber consultation model and sell treatment on subscription; Sons sells 3- and 6-month plans.
Which of the three cover other men's-health conditions?
Manual lists hair loss, ED, premature ejaculation, skin and weight loss. Numan lists hair loss, ED, weight loss and blood tests. Sons lists hair loss and beard growth.
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