I ordered Dr Lees 5% xandrox and did not require a consultation as I am not in the USA. Received the package in good time and so far am very optimistic with my progress although after only 1 month its too early to tell.
Techprof pointed out why you require a consultation to receive Dr Lees stuff. To me this is very reassuring because it means this guy is actually by the book and giving us legit hairloss solutions.
As for xandrox, apparently it can have better results on the temple and hairline, but from reading feedback here i dont think it is seems to be much different from any minoxidil formula. So i think all the brands will give similar performance (as long as it is genuinely minoxidil) so i guess its what you tolerate the best. Xandrox is definitely less greasy than rogaine and i much prefer that, its definitely a good minoxidil product, however if i were in the states and on a budget i would at least try out the walmart option described above, wow thats cheap!