Is a good-faith exam required before treatment in New Hampshire, and can it be done by telehealth?

Required; in-person examination mandatory before treatment Not allowed. In-person good-faith exam required before any injectable treatment.

New Hampshire · Moderate

Good-Faith Exam Rules for Med Spas in New Hampshire

The good-faith exam (GFE) is the legal gate before any injectable or device treatment. New Hampshire's rules on who performs it — and whether it can happen over telehealth — directly affect how you schedule and staff.

By Evan at Inside MedSpa

Is a good-faith exam required

Required; in-person examination mandatory before treatment

Can the exam be done by telehealth

Not allowed. In-person good-faith exam required before any injectable treatment.

Who can perform the exam vs. the injection

MD, DO, NP, PA, RN under physician supervision

What to verify in New Hampshire

Establish a written collaborative agreement with your medical director and document all delegation protocols before opening.

Primary source: New Hampshire Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing

General business information for New Hampshire medical-spa owners, current as of 2026 — not legal advice. State boards update rules often; confirm specifics with the New Hampshire board (and your own counsel) before you act.

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