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Say goodbye to acne and get your life back with safe, fast, and effective Roaccutane treatment. Our online private prescription service offers adult acne treatment with Roaccutane (also known as Accutane or isotretinoin), available to patients anywhere in the UK.
There is now no need to wait 6 months or more for an NHS appointment or risk ordering from online pharmacies. Our service ensures that you are safely monitored by a GMC registered doctor for a fully inclusive fixed price. Enjoy 5 star service from the UK’s largest and most established specialist in Roaccutane treatment. We’ve treated thousands of delighted acne patients since 2009, and we were the first to pioneer and perfect the online model for treatment.
Patients choose us because our service is designed to be fast, easy, and safe.
Regardless of whether you live in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you can receive Roaccutane treatment from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Our breadth of experience means that you are not limited to a simple, primary course of treatment if that’s not what you need. We often take patients under care mid-treatment when they are dissatisfied with their previous clinic, or relocate to the UK from abroad. We also have Low Dose/Long Duration (LDLD) protocols available for patients who have already been through a primary course of treatment, and experience a recurrence of acne.
Accutane is one of the most effective treatments available for adult acne vulgaris. It is a prescription only medicine that helps to dry oil glands and get your active adult acne under control. Roaccutane is appropriate for moderate to severe acne and you must be seen regularly by your botonics doctor during treatment. It is a retinoid derived from Vitamin A and occurs in small quantities naturally in the body. Adult acne has been effectively treated with Roaccutane for over 35 years.
Getting a referral from a GP and waiting to see an NHS Dermatologist can take 6 months or more. While it may be cheaper, what is the value to you of enjoying those 6 months free of embarrassing adult acne that saps your confidence and self-esteem? If your acne is causing scarring, then waiting for an NHS appointment may be causing permanent damage. At botonics, no GP referral is required and you are in charge of the pace of your treatment.
Video appointments to see the prescribing doctor and blood tests are generally available within several days, allowing you to have acne treatment quickly and at your convenience. While under the care of your botonics doctor, you can also receive prescriptions for our professional range of skin care products. These products are only available via prescription and can help maintain and improve your skin even after you complete your course of Roaccutane.
While it is perhaps the most effective treatment available today for adult acne, Roaccutane can have some serious side affects such as damage to internal organs, depression and it can cause birth defects. This is why it is critically important to undertake a course of Roaccutane only under the professional supervision of an experienced doctor, do not buy roaccutane online without a prescription. Horror stories abound about people trying to save a little money by purchasing without a prescription online.
Prescribing the correct dose for you depends on numerous factors such as the severity of your adult acne and your body weight, so self-prescribing causes a real threat to your health. Even if you get the Roaccutane dosage correct, you can never be sure what you’ll get when you order from an online pharmacy. Since it is strictly illegal to dispense Roaccutane without being under the care of a doctor in the UK, by definition if you’re buying online without a prescription, you are purchasing from a company that is already breaking the law. Many online pharmacies sell generic medications or placebos containing chalk/talcum powder or will send you out of date medications.
At botonics, you will receive the blood tests (two included), personal assessments and pregnancy tests necessary to ensure you enjoy the benefits of Roaccutane while safely avoiding any nasty side effects.
The first step toward treatment is a video consultation with your botonics doctor. If assessed to be suitable for treatment, you can either do your first blood test at our lab in Harley Street (out of hours appointments available), or via postal kit. If applicable, you will need to do monthly pregnancy tests. Once all records are in your file, you will be prescribed your first course of Roaccutane subject to your blood and pregnancy tests.
Most courses of Roaccutane last 5 – 7 months during which time the skin may become red and dry. Often, acne becomes a little worse before improvement occurs. Roaccutane (isotretinoin) can cause birth defects. Therefore, it is a requirement that during the 5 – 7 months you will be required to take Roaccutane and for several months after, you do not become pregnant. To learn more about adverse side effects, and precautions during and after treatment, see our section on Roaccutane Client Information.
The cost of your Roaccutane treatment is a fixed price. Roaccutane prices, which are all-inclusive of your initial consultation, two blood tests (supplement for postal kits), regular assessments, pregnancy tests (if applicable), taxes and charges, are as follows:
The treatment price does NOT include the cost of Roaccutane, which must be purchased from a pharmacy via prescription. Most patients opt to purchase the medication through our partner pharmacy and benefit from our volume discount and their direct to door service. The dosage prescribed to you will depend partially on your body weight. A rough guide as to the cost (as at July 2023) of Roaccutane based on body weight is approximately £50 per stone of body weight over the course of treatment. For example, a 10 stone client would therefore expect to pay about £500 over the course of 5 – 7 months to the pharmacy for the Roaccutane medication. We have monthly payment plans that include medication and postal kit supplements, so you can spread the cost over 3 or 5 months to make it easier on your budget.
Many patients transfer in to us from other copycat services once they discover the low prices initially quoted for the pay-as-you-go service quickly add up, or the service is slow and impersonal. You’ve waited long enough and you’re worth it, so why not go with the best service from the start.
If you’re seeking a fast, effective and safe method to get your adult acne under control once and for all, Roaccutane could be your answer. Do you dream of having smooth, clear, spot-free skin? Dream of having the self-esteem you deserve, and feeling confident in your career and relationships? Well, if you are ready to stop dreaming about your new skin and start living in it, then Contact us to book a consultation with your botonics doctor today.
Treatment Summary
Procedure time
5 - 7 months
Anaesthetic
Hospital stay
Not required
Sensitivity period
Back to work
Duration of results
Risks & complications
Roaccutane can cause severe and long lasting damage to a patient’s health, which is why blood tests are critical and why the dosage must be prescribed by an experienced doctor. For women, Roaccutane causes birth defects so they must not become pregnant while taking the medication and for several months after finishing it. The medication can cause changes in mood, and causes dryness to the membranes (skin, mouth, eyes, lips, etc.) and sensitivity to light. It can also cause serious health issues such as a spike in cholesterol, drop in Gamma GTs indicating you've developed a neutropenia, etc. Therefore, the dose must be balanced to keep these side effects bearable during the 5 - 7 month treatment cycle. Because of these risks and inconveniences, Roaccutane is a treatment of last resort when a patient has exhausted other options such as over the counter treatments, oral and topical antibiotics. The key advantage of Roaccutane is that it has an extremely high success rate in resolving acne that cannot be helped in any other way. Patients who complete the course tend to enjoy benefits lasting from several years to the rest of their lives.
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