Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2025
417. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of the concerns raised by an association (details supplied) regarding the recent statement of the Irish Medical Council on the prescribing and administration of Botulinum Toxin which asserts that this medicine may only be prescribed by a registered medical practitioner or dentist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [73078/25]
View answerHealthcare regulators in Ireland are independent statutory organisations who work to protect the public through the promotion of high standards of education, training, and professional conduct and ensuring the safety and quality of health products. Certain areas of healthcare are multi professional and multi sectoral, requiring all regulators to work together to meet these aims.
I understand that the relevant regulators, i.e. the Medical Council (MC), the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), the Dental Council, and the Health Products Regulatory Authority, have collaborated closely in the development of guidelines for regulated professionals in relation to the prescribing and administration of Botulinum Toxin products. I am reassured that these statements accurately set out the current position and are mutually aligned. [NMBI] guidance and the [MC] statement can be accessed on their websites.
