In the State of Florida Do You Need a Medical License to Inject Botox?

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Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

A nurse practitioner and/or a physicians's assistant (PA) under the direct supervision of a Physician can inject Botox. However, if If anyone without a medical license who does nor meet these requirements tells you that he/she is allowed to inject Botox, please report them to the Florida Board of Medicine and to Allergan (the company that manufactures and distributes Botox). Florida has some of the most stringent regulations in the United States regarding scope of practice issues.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

In any state you need a medical license to ORDER Botulinum Toxin (Dysport or Botox) , As to injection this can be performed by licensed medical professionals which tend to include physician's assitants, and licensed nurse practitioners.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

A medical license is requirted if you want to be a doctor.  I do not know the specific laws in Florida but in NY I think that a nurse or a PA can also inject under doctor supervision.

Steven Hacker, MD · Answer

A valid and current medical license is required in Florida to practice medicine. Botox therapy would fall under this requirement.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It's best to get your BOTOX from a Facial Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, or Dermatologist. In Florida, MD's, DO's, DMD's, PA's, and Nurse Practitioners can inject BOTOX. Nurses can't inject BOTOX in Florida. I believe that Podiatrists, and maybe even Pharmacists can also inject.

In the State of Florida Do You Need a Medical License to Inject Botox?

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