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Florida good-faith exam for med spas

Requirements for the good-faith examination before treatment. Below are the Florida rules that govern it, each linked to its primary source. Monitoring and reference, not legal advice.

Good-faith examination in Florida

Florida has no statute literally titled “good-faith exam.” The requirement is built from prescribing-practice and standard-of-care law.

  • Because Botox and dermal fillers are prescription (legend) drugs, a valid physician evaluation supporting the treatment is required; prescribing or administering a legend drug other than in the course of the physician’s professional practice is a disciplinable offense.

    Fla. Stat. §458.331(1)(q) · verified Jul 26, 2026

  • A remote (telehealth) evaluation must meet the same standard of care as an in-person visit; a telehealth provider who conducts a patient evaluation sufficient to diagnose and treat is not separately required to perform a prior in-person exam.

    Fla. Stat. §456.47(2) · verified Jul 26, 2026

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