Below, is a list of FAQs regarding nurse prescribing using Botox in non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Can independent nurse prescribers prescribe and administer Botox for use in cosmetic procedures?
Yes, they are able to legally prescribe and administer licensed parenteral medicines such as Botox in cosmetic procedures on their own initiative.
Although this is the case, the use of Botox for cosmetic treatment is outside the product’s licensed indications. Independent nurse prescribers are able to prescribe medicine independently for uses outside their licensed indication, namely ‘off-licence’ or ‘off-label’ prescribing. They must, however, accept professional, clinical and legal responsibility for any prescribing and should only prescribe ‘off-label’ when appropriate and where it is accepted clinical practice.
Can independent nurse prescribers order and receive supplies of Botox?
Law currently restricts this activity, with no intention to change either. Any changes to legislation that introduced nurse prescribing had been based on the principle that a prescriber prescribes and that their prescription is then dispensed by a pharmacist.
Are nurses able to issue private prescriptions?
Independent nurse prescribers are able to issue private prescriptions for any medicine within their competence, along with a few controlled drugs for specific medical conditions.
Are independent nurse prescribers able to give directions to a non-prescriber for the administration of medicine?
Nurse prescribers are able to direct an administration of a product they are legally allowed to prescribe, such as a medicine for a condition within competence. The prescribing nurse will need to be satisfied that the person to whom they are giving the instructions to is competent to administer the medicine in context.
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