Injectable medicines for cosmetic procedures: supply and administration

Updated guidance on the supply and administration of Botox, Vistabel, Dysport, and other injectable medicines used in cosmetic procedures.

• From: Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
• Published: 11 December 2014

• Therapeutic area: Anaesthesia and intensive care

Article date: March 2008

We have recently published updated guidance on the supply and administration of Botox, Vistabel, Dysport, and other injectable medicines that are used in cosmetic procedures.

The guidance gives information on the circumstances by which some healthcare professionals can prescribe and administer these medicines, including nurse independent prescribers. 

See also: Drug Safety Update article on the safety of Botox (October 2007)

Article citation: Drug Safety Update Mar 2008; Vol 1, issue 8: 9

Published 11 December 2014