Primary Regulator:
- Care Quality Commission (CQC) for regulated activities
- General Medical Council (GMC) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for practitioners
Prescribing Requirements:
Prescription-only medicines (e.g., botulinum toxin) require prescriber (doctor, dentist, or qualified independent nurse prescriber)
Inspection Framework:
CQC inspection required if clinic provides regulated medical activities (e.g., injectable treatments under medical supervision)