Advertising and Sales

How can I advertise my services? 

B12 Happy Hours. You cannot offer a lower price for B12 shots for those who are able to come during a set period of time. You CAN offer a B12 Happy Hour where patients can come without having an appointment, but they must pay the same fees you charge at other times of the week.

Groupon. This constitutes a fee for referral service and is against current law. 

Package Deals with an Expiration Date. You cannot require that a patient get a medical treatment or service within a specific period of time.

Monthly Discounts. Similar to B12 Happy Hours, you are not allowed to offer different patients different fees. This includes monthly specials for all patients of a certain type.

Additional details about the laws regarding how you may advertise can be found here.

Should I be charging sales tax on the supplements in my office?

Yes, supplements sold in your office are taxable. You must register with the California Board of Equalization before you begin to sell any of these taxable supplements from your office. We also recommend familiarizing yourself with any local city taxes, as well as the current California sales tax.