PRICING
Please note that in accordance with the Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act), publication of price lists and pricing information, for prescription-only medicine and/or substances for cosmetic injection services contravenes the Act, and therefore cannot be advertised online, or discussed over the phone, with new patients to our practice. Please refer to T.G.A.’s full statement below as to the current guidelines on pricing of cosmetic injectable services.
If you are a new client to our practice, and would like more information about any of our treatments/services, or pricing thereof, we encourage you to book a Specialist Consultation. One-size does not fit all when it comes to cosmetic enhancements, and a consultation provides you the opportunity to discuss your aesthetic concerns, goals and expectations with your Practitioner, and in-turn receive personalised recommendations tailored to your specific needs and preferences. During your consultation, your Practitioner will also evaluate your current medical history, skin condition, and any pre-existing health issues to determine if you are a suitable candidate for treatment. This thorough assessment helps minimise potential risks and ensures that the treatment is safe, and appropriate for you.
T.G.A. ADVERTISING HEALTH SERVICES & COSMETIC INJECTIONS
The prohibition on advertising therapeutic goods containing prescription-only substances to the public applies to any ‘statement, pictorial representation or design’ that promotes the use or supply of the goods.
Generally, stating a price in reference to a prescription-only cosmetic injectable (irrespective if it is total cost of treatment or cost per unit) is likely to be considered an advertisement for that product.
Under the advertising legislation price lists may be published for prescription medicines subject to strict requirements. These include price lists/pricing information:
- may only be published or disseminated by a retail pharmacy or agent acting on behalf of a retail pharmacy
- must contain no less than 25 medicines
- must be in alphabetical order and grouped into their specific scheduling.
It is unlikely that a cosmetic clinic would meet the definition of a retail pharmacy and therefore publication of price lists/pricing information (for prescription-only medicine or substance) by cosmetic injection services is likely to contravene the Act.
