Primary Regulator:
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) for regulated medical activities
- General Medical Council (GMC) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for practitioner oversight
Prescribing Requirements:
If injectables introduced, botulinum toxin classified as Prescription Only Medicine requiring qualified prescriber assessment under UK law
Inspection Framework:
CQC registration required for clinics carrying out regulated activities (e.g., prescribing, certain laser/IPL treatments)