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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.
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