In this blog we will look at some of the most common prescribing questions we get asked and share some great practice.
- Prescribing for Others
Once you prescribe for others you have certain responsibilities.
First of all, make sure your insurance covers you for prescribing for others!
Bear in mind, you will only be able to prescribe for treatments you are qualified to undertake.
- Your Prescribing Responsibilities
Day-to-day prescribing at your HIS registered clinic.
Any complication that may arise as a result of medication (or products such as filler).
You must only prescribe when you have adequate knowledge of your patient’s health and are satisfied that what you prescribe will have a positive impact on the patient.
You may prescribe any licensed medicine within your competence and all prescribing for yourself, or other medical professionals must be done face-to-face.
- Using a Pharmacy
You will need to register with your chosen pharmacy to order items such as botox on prescription.
From a reputable pharmacy, this will usually involve submitting the details of your clinic for approval. Along with ID, your professional body registration, certificate of your prescribing status, your certificates of aesthetic training and proof of insurance. Examples of pharmacies you can register with;
Watch out for illegitimate “companies” on social media who don’t ask for these details – they will either be a scam or will supply you with illegal, unlicensed products.
- How to Write a Private Prescriptions
Your private prescription must be clear and legible, ideally on your clinics headed paper.
It must include:
- The full name and address of your patient
- The name of the item you are prescribing
- The dosage of the medication and instructions on how to take it e.g. how many times per day and for how many days.
- Signature and dated by you and include your name, clinic address and your professional body registration number.
Becoming a prescriber can open so many doors for you and your clinic!
Please remember you must only prescribe drugs when you have adequate knowledge of your patient’s health.
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