NICE process and methods

1 Introduction

1 Introduction

This process guide applies to appeals against any final draft guidance issued to stakeholders on or after 1 June 2023.

For appeals against final draft guidance issued to stakeholders before 1 June 2023, use the previous guide to the technology appraisal and highly specialised technologies appeal process.

This guide outlines the appeal process for the technology appraisal and highly specialised technologies programmes. It sets out the process that NICE follows for appeals and provides guidance for those who wish to make an appeal or who are considering doing so.

Organisations invited to contribute to NICE technology appraisals and highly specialised technologies evaluation (consultees and commentators) should read this guide alongside the below documents on NICE's website before lodging an appeal: