February 2018 - Clinics advertising botulinum toxin products
Published 16 April 2018
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Twelve companies amended their advertising following MHRA action on complaints to ensure that prescription only medicines are not promoted to the public. These companies are:
- Aesthetica Medical Skin Clinic, Leeds
- Angels Twelve, Nottingham
- Bespoke Beauty by Deborah, Hampshire
- Body Beautique, Burntwood
- Clear Skin Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Dr Aesthetics, Worcester
- Face First by Kate Pugh, Worcester
- Luxe Aesthetics, Manchester
- Pamper Me Pretty, Telford
- Pro Aesthetics, Nottinghamshire
- Shine Aesthetics, Dunnington
- SO Aesthetics, Bewdley
The list relates to specific advertising action taken on a particular date and is no endorsement of the ongoing practices of the clinic.
You can see details of MHRA guidance for providers that offer medicinal treatment services in Appendix 6 of the MHRA Blue Guide.