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    Indicator development programme

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    Consultation dates: 08/04/2026 to 06/05/2026

    This consultation presents new indicators on:

    • Opioid use for pain management

    • Medication for diabetes

    • Antibiotic use for acne

    We welcome comments from stakeholders. Feedback from this consultation will be reviewed by the NICE Indicator Advisory Committee in June 2026. The introduction section outlines questions that may be useful to consider.

    The proposed indicators may change following consultation.

    If you have any questions about this consultation, please contact the NICE Indicator Team (indicators@nice.org.uk).

    General practice indicators may be assessed as suitable for inclusion in the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF). QOF forms part of the GMS contract, the content of QOF is determined by NHS England.