NMC prescribing rules for aesthetic clinics(from 1 June 2025)
If your clinic relies on nurse or midwife prescribers for cosmetic medicines, this change matters now. The NMC says face-to-face consultation is required before issuing prescriptions for non-surgical cosmetic medicines in scope of the updated position.
What changed
The NMC updated its position on remote prescribing of non-surgical cosmetic medicines. From 1 June 2025, nurse and midwife prescribers are expected to consult with people face-to-face before issuing prescriptions for these procedures.
What clinics should review
Review how consultations are carried out, how prescriptions are issued, who administers treatment, how emergency medicines are handled, and whether your written communication reflects the actual pathway used in clinic.
Why communication matters here
When clinic messaging sounds more certain or more clinical than the consultation itself, it increases risk. Follow-ups, summaries, aftercare, and pricing replies should reflect what was actually discussed, not fill in gaps.
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UK Aesthetics Compliance Checklist
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No-diagnosis wording examples
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