| Status | Discontinued |
| Process | STA pre-2018 |
| Referral date | 01 November 2005 |
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Provisional Schedule
| Closing date for invited submissions / evidence submission: | TBC |
| 1st appraisal committee meeting: | TBC |
| 2nd appraisal committee meeting | TBC |
Timeline
Key events during the development of the guidance:
| Date | Update |
|---|---|
| 25 August 2006 | This topic was referred by the Department of Health and the Welsh Assembly Government as part of the Institute's 12th wave work programme. |
| October 2008 | This topic has been removed from NICE’s Technology Appraisal work programme, following receipt of confirmation from Minister. |
For further information on how we develop guidance, please see our page about NICE technology appraisal guidance