Who can inject

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

Registered nurses (RNs)

Yes, under physician delegation; scope defined by delegation agreement

Nurse practitioners & physician assistants

NP/PA may practice with physician collaboration; some independent authority permitted depending on setting

The exam that makes it legal

Required; in-person exam expected before treatment A valid order or good-faith exam by an authorized provider is what makes an injection lawful — not simply who holds the syringe.

Training expected

No state-mandated injector training beyond licensure.

What to verify in New Mexico

Obtain written delegation agreement from supervising physician and clarify telehealth GFE policy with the New Mexico Medical Board.

Primary source: New Mexico Medical Board

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

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