Asthma: annual review (higher risk patients)

This indicator covers the percentage of patients with asthma on the register with a risk factor for poor outcomes, who have had an asthma review in the preceding 12 months that includes an assessment of asthma control, a recording of the number of exacerbations, an assessment of inhaler technique and a written personalised action plan. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes.

Last reviewed: 11 November 2025

Next review: 30 November 2028

This indicator will be reviewed using the assessment criteria in appendix B of the NICE indicators process guide when it reaches its review date or the underlying guidance is updated.

How to use NICE indicators and how we develop them

Indicators can be used in a number of different settings to support high quality care. These include:

• identifying where improvements are needed
• setting priorities for quality improvement and support
• creating local performance dashboards
• benchmarking performance against national data
• supporting local quality improvement schemes
• showing progress that local health systems are making on outcomes.

Find out how to use indicators and how we develop them.