The link below is the latest press release from the General Medical Council regarding the remote prescribing of botulinum toxins for cosmetic use.
http://www.gmc-uk.org/news/13595.asp?view=print
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GMC and Remote Prescribing for Cosmetic treatments.
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The BBC has reported that Doctors will no longer be able to provide prescriptions remotely for patients who require cosmetic treatments.
BBC
“The General Medical Council (GMC) says new rules will be published later this week to stop doctors remotely prescribing injectable cosmetic medicines such as Botox”.
Nurses without the V300 prescribing qualification will need to work directly with a doctor or dentist who provides prescribing in line with the current guidelines regarding prescribing botulinum toxins for cosmetic use.
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For more information BBC article botulinum toxin remote prescribing<<
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Recommendation for Nurses Attending Dermal Fillers Courses and Botox® Training.
Nurses registered with the NMC and RCN in the UK can attend * KT Training Botox® and Dermal Filler Courses.
Note *Botox® and Registered Nurses Botulinum toxins are prescription only medicines and nurses must review their guidelines regarding the prescribing and administration of prescription only medicines. Please see guidance regarding the remote prescription of Botulinum Toxins for cosmetic use and nurses.
We recommend that nurses who wish to provide Botox® cosmetic treatments follow the guidance provided by NMC.
It is recommended that nurses acheive the independent nurse prescribing qualification which will allow the Nurse to provide a patient specific private prescription.
Registered nurses should also review MRHA Botulinum Toxin prescribing and administration information web page and the Department of Health guidelines regarding these procedures.
GMC BBC Article 2012 regarding nurses and the remote prescribing of botulinum toxins for cosmetic use.
Note*Dermal Fillers and Nurses
*Dermal Fillers are medical devices and do not require a prescription, registered Nurses can purchase Dermal Fillers direct from manufactures and selected pharmacies.