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News Special: NMC Introduces Ban on Remote Prescribing

The implications of the Nursery and Midwifery Council (NMC) ruling on remote prescribing The NMC has ruled that from June 1, 2025, independent nurse and midwife prescribers will no longer be allowed to remotely prescribe prescription-only medicines (POMs) for non-surgical …

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News Special: The Impact of US Trade Tariffs on UK Aesthetics

Aesthetics reports on the potential implications for UK aesthetics following recent US trade tariffs On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of new trade tariffs, significantly increasing import duties on goods from multiple countries.1 This policy shift …

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News Special: The Impact of Weight Loss Injections on Eating Disorders

Aesthetics reports on NHS warnings regarding the link between eating disorders and weight loss medication National Health Service (NHS) medical director Professor Sir Stephen Powis has called for stricter regulation of the sale and prescription of weight loss injections. This …

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News Special: The NHS Burden Of Overseas Surgical Complications

Aesthetics reports on recent research showcasing the impact of aesthetic complications on the NHS A new study has addressed the issue of patients seeking NHS care for post-operative complications following aesthetic procedures undergone abroad.1 A retrospective, cross-sectional review was conducted …

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News Special: The Impact of Keir Starmer’s AI Action Plan on Aesthetics

Aesthetics investigates what the UK Prime Minister’s 10-year AI growth plan could mean for independent aesthetic clinics On January 13, UK Prime Minister (PM) Sir Keir Starmer unveiled the AI Opportunities Action Plan, designed to speed up artificial intelligence (AI) …

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News Special: NICE Releases Plans for NHS Tirzepatide Roll Out

Aesthetics reports as 220,000 NHS patients are set to receive weight loss injections to treat obesity in the next three years. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has released final draft guidance of the NHS roll out …

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News Special: Navigating the Impact of the Autumn Budget

Aesthetics looks at what the Autumn Budget means for clinic owners. Last month saw the Labour Government’s first budget in over a decade. While the budget aims to boost the economy through new strategies and invest in public services, many …

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News Special: BBL Death Necessitates Implementation of New Guidelines

Aesthetics reports on new safety guidelines introduced after a death related to non-surgical BBL procedure Alice Webb, 33-year-old mum of five, died on September 24 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital following a non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure performed by a …

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News Special: NMC Seeks Specialty Views on Remote Prescribing

Aesthetics reports as the Nursing and Midwifery Council reviews its stance on remote prescribing in aesthetics The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is reviewing its position on remote prescribing of injectable cosmetic products including botulinum toxin, weight loss injections and …

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