April 2015: clinics advertising botulinum toxin products
Published 9 June 2015
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Six companies amended their advertising after MHRA took action on complaints to ensure that prescription-only medicines (POMs) are not promoted to the public. These companies are:
- Cheshire Lasers, Cheshire
- Creating Beauty, Bedford
- Medispa S10, Sheffield
- National Slimming & Cosmetic Clinics, Bournemouth
- Nexus, Manchester
- Renew Clinic, Alderley Edge
This 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.