Hair loss in OCS -- on prescribed meds?

[johannes9201]

Hi all,

I want to submit a package for Navy OCS, and I have a prescription for finasteride, a medication for hair loss. Will this pose a problem? I understand that prescribed medication is something most people have access to, but I know things like hairloss aren't exactly the same thing as other issues that require medication. Would I be able to have access to the medication while I'm in OCS?

Thanks for your time.

J

 

[Hair Warrior]

Truly no idea. But I couldn’t pass up the chance. Good luck to you at OCS.

 

[Jim123]

I like that of all AW'ers, @Hair Warrior was the first person to respond.

 

[JTS11]

I like that of all AW'ers, @Hair Warrior was the first person to respond.

It was a very propecious response, I'll admit.

 

[Brett327]

It was a very propecious response, I'll admit.

 

[Brett327]

Hi all,

I want to submit a package for Navy OCS, and I have a prescription for finasteride, a medication for hair loss. Will this pose a problem? I understand that prescribed medication is something most people have access to, but I know things like hairloss aren't exactly the same thing as other issues that require medication. Would I be able to have access to the medication while I'm in OCS?

Thanks for your time.

J

You'll be fine. Recommend bringing enough to get you through your training.