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You do not require a private prescription for dermal fillers(Juvederm Ultra, Restylane, etc) as they are medical devices, not prescription only medicines.
You will have to pay VAT if you choose to buy your dermal filler products as a stock item and not on a private prescription.
Medical devices in general do not require a private prescription and can be purchased direct from selected medical aesthetic pharmacies and dermal filler manufacturers.
What is the minimum qualification to attend your botox training course?
Dental hygeinists and therapists can attend the botox courses if they have a dentist who has previously attended a botox course and is willing to provide support.
The minimum requirement to attend a KT botox training course is a qualified nurse with a valid NMC number. Botox is a POM and requires a doctor or dentist to support with prescribing for nurses.
Nurses with the V100 nurse prescribers qualification can prescribe botox for their patients.
You should review the NMC guidelines regarding nurses and the prescribing of botox before attending the botox training.