Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 20, § 2150-2.170
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) of No Medical or Osteopathic Value in the Treatment of Obesity or Weight Loss
Effective Feb 28, 2013section 334.125, RSMo 2000, and section 334.100.2(4) (f), RSMo Supp. 2012.* Original rule filed Aug. 15, 2012, effective Feb. 28, 2013. *Original authority: 334.100, RSMo 1939, amended 1945, 1959, 1963, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2004, 2010, 2011 and 334.125, RSMo 1959, amended 1993, 1995State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
PURPOSE: This rule provides clarification of the approved use of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG).
- (1) Pursuant to authority granted to the board by section 334.100.2(4)(f), RSMo, the board declares the use of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) on a patient is of no medical or osteopathic value in weight loss or the treatment of obesity.
- (2) The board shall not seek disciplinary action against a licensee based solely on the use of HCG for weight loss and obesity treatment if the licensee has the patient sign the Informed Consent for HCG form, included herein, before beginning the non-approved use of HCG on a patient. INSURANCE REGISTRATION FOR THE HEALING ARTS REGISTRATION FOR THE HEALING ARTS AND INSURANCE INSURANCE
AUTHORITY: section 334.125, RSMo 2000, and section 334.100.2(4) (f), RSMo Supp. 2012.* Original rule filed Aug. 15, 2012, effective Feb. 28, 2013. *Original authority: 334.100, RSMo 1939, amended 1945, 1959, 1963, 1974, 1976, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2004, 2010, 2011 and 334.125, RSMo 1959, amended 1993, 1995.