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Should NICE’s cost-effectiveness thresholds change?

We explore the ongoing debate around NICE’s cost-effectiveness thresholds and what the future holds.

NICE recommends new treatment to prevent and reduce hearing loss in people being treated for cancer
For the first time, NICE has recommended an innovative new treatment to help stop babies, children and young people who are undergoing cancer treatment from losing their hearing.
News20 December 2024
NICE in 2024: Highlights from our 25th year
An end of year summary from our chief executive, Dr Sam Roberts.
In-depth19 December 2024
Over 1000 people with advanced breast cancer set to benefit from new once-a-day tablet
We’ve issued final draft guidance recommending a new once-a-day tablet that is set to benefit around 1,100 people with a type of advanced breast cancer.
News19 December 2024

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Implementation and planning

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Resources and recommendations for adult and children’s social care, with example scenarios to help put them into practice.

Explore ways to plan, save money and make decisions on the best ways to use resources.

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Useful sources of information and advice for healthcare professionals, patients, parents and carers.

The British National Formulary (BNF) provides information about the selection, prescribing, dispensing and administration of drugs.

With over 370 topics to choose from, clinical knowledge summaries (CKS) can provide quick answers to clinical questions.

Our patient decision aids (PDAs) include treatment options available, likely outcomes, benefits, harms and uncertainties.

How NICE makes its decisions

We produce evidence-based guidance to support the health and care system, ensure value for money, and provide people with access to the best quality care.

A simple guide to how NICE makes its decisions
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NICE Conference 2025: Thursday 27 March in Manchester

We are celebrating 25 years of independence, transparency and rigour.

The NICE Conference will explore our continued commitment to deliver relevant, timely and impactful guidance and how we continue to transform to meet the rapidly changing needs of the system.

Learn more about the event