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  1. Analgesics:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of analgesic drugs other than non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) whose pain or stiffness control is not adequate?

    opioids and compound analgesics) are sometimes used with disease-modifying treatments to relieve pain and stiffness when symptom control...

  2. Patient access schemes and pricing agreements

    cost-effectiveness and enable patients to gain access to high cost drugs and treatments. What NICE does Our guidance Standards and...

  3. Artificial intelligence in mammography (MIB242)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on artificial intelligence in mammography .

  4. AI technologies for detecting diabetic retinopathy (MIB265)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on AI technologies for detecting diabetic retinopathy .

  5. What risk factors in people who are critically ill and have, or have had, COVID-19 as part of their acute illness are associated with developing COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA)?

    comorbidities, COVID-19 vaccination status,)• association of CAPA with COVID-19 treatments (for example, respiratory support for...

  6. Effectiveness and costs of oral health interventions for care home residents:- How effective and cost effective are oral health interventions in care homes including suitableperson-centred outcome measures?

    of oral health interventions to ensure equitable access to oral health treatments and services.This data is needed for evaluation...

  7. NICE announces Professor Jonathan Benger as new Chief Executive

    NICE Chairman, Sharmila Nebhrajani, today announced Professor Jonathan Benger CBE as incoming chief executive, with effect from Friday 19 December 2025 taking over from Dr Samantha Roberts.

  8. Short-term circulatory support with left ventricular assist devices as a bridge to cardiac transplantation or recovery (IPG177)

    Evidence-based recommendations on short-term circulatory support with left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a bridge to heart transplantation or recovery. This involves inserting a mechanical device into the chest to help the heart pump blood around the body.

  9. Lumbar infusion test for the investigation of normal pressure hydrocephalus (IPG263)

    Evidence-based recommendations on the lumbar infusion test for the investigation of normal pressure hydrocephalus. This involves inserting a lumbar needle into the spinal sac, recording the pressure of the CSF as fluid is infused into the sac.

  10. Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for the secondary prevention of recurrent paradoxical embolism in divers (IPG371)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale for the secondary prevention of recurrent paradoxical embolism in divers. This involves passing a device through a large vessel in the groin up into the heart and closing/blocking the hole in the wall.

  11. Thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates (IPG379)

    Evidence-based recommendations on thoracoscopic repair of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in neonates. This involves inserting surgical instruments through small cuts in the chest, and then moving the abdominal organs out of the chest and repairing the diaphragm.

  12. Insertion of customised exposed titanium implants, without soft tissue cover, for complex orofacial reconstruction (IPG457)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of customised exposed titanium implants, without soft tissue cover, for complex orofacial reconstruction. This involves making the titanium implants specially to fit the person using a model of their face.

  13. Translaryngeal tracheostomy (IPG462)

    Evidence-based recommendations on translaryngeal tracheostomy (TLT). This involves passing a tube from inside the windpipe to outside the neck to aid breathing.

  14. Prophylactic antibiotics for preventing exacerbations:- Which subgroups of people with stable COPD who are at high risk of exacerbations are most likely to benefit from prophylactic antibiotics?

    However, subgroups of these people may benefit particularly from this treatment.Identifying and targeting prophylactic antibiotics for...

  15. Relaxation and biofeedback:- What is the effect of relaxation and biofeedback therapies on [Irritable bowel syndrome] (IBS) symptoms and patient-related outcomes?

    stratified into those with and without refractory IBS and then randomised to treatments. The primary outcome should be global...

  16. Ultrasound in monitoring:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of using ultrasound to monitor disease in adults with RA when clinical examination is inconclusive or inconsistent with other signs of disease activity?

    widespread pain syndrome, which is not inflammatory. These need very different treatments, so it is important to define them accurately....

  17. Is chamomile/ginkgo biloba more effective than placebo in increasing response and remission rates and decreasing anxiety ratings for people with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)?

    be used at an early stage as a means of preventing progression to drug treatments, which are associated with a number of undesirable...

  18. Intrathecal baclofen:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of continuous pump-administered intrathecal baclofen compared with usual care in children and young people who are at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level IV or V?

    children and young people in whom the use of appropriate non-invasive treatments did not relieve difficulties associated with spasticity...

  19. Placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (also known as MIRPE or the Nuss procedure) (IPG310)

    Evidence-based recommendations on placement of pectus bar for pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure). This involves placing one or two steel (pectus) bars under the breastbone with the aim of raising it and correcting the abnormal shape.

  20. Endoscopic full thickness removal of non-lifting colonic polyps (IPG580)

    Evidence-based recommendations on endoscopic full thickness removal of non-lifting colonic polyps. This involves using a special device to remove the polyp and seal the bowel wall closed afterwards.

  21. PLGF-based testing to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia (HTG630)

    Evidence-based recommendations on placental growth factor (PLGF)-based testing to help diagnose suspected preterm pre-eclampsia. The tests are: DELFIA Xpress PLGF 1-2-3, DELFIA Xpress sFlt-1/PLGF 1-2-3 ratio, Elecsys immunoassay sFlt-1/PLGF ratio, Triage PLGF Test.

  22. What is the most clinically and cost-effective conservative management for preventing diverticular disease in people with diverticulosis?

    recommendationsDiverticulosis is asymptomatic and there are no specific treatments for it. The committee therefore considered making a...

  23. Direct oral anticoagulants for people with lower limb immobilisation:- What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants for preventing VTE in people with lower limb immobilisation?

    areavailable in oral preparations (perhaps more suitable for outpatient treatments) with establishedtreatments such as LMWH or...

  24. Privacy notice

    How we collect and use your personal information, and your rights under data protection legislation.

  25. Up to 6,000 people set to benefit after NICE recommends new life-extending drug for advanced prostate cancer

    People living with metastatic prostate cancer in England will gain access to a new treatment combination from today (Friday, 24 October), following a recommendation by NICE.

  26. Selective dorsal rhizotomy:- Does selective dorsal rhizotomy followed by intensive rehabilitation performed between the ages of 3 and 9 years in children who are at Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level II or III result in good community mobility as a young adult?

    research, the timing of selective dorsal rhizotomy in relation to other treatments such as orthopaedic surgery, and information that...

  27. Neonatal parenteral nutrition (NG154)

    This guideline covers parenteral nutrition (intravenous feeding) for babies born preterm, up to 28 days after their due birth date and babies born at term, up to 28 days after their birth. Parenteral nutrition is often needed by preterm babies, critically ill babies, and babies who need surgery.

  28. Trastuzumab deruxtecan for treating HER2-positive unresectable or metastatic breast cancer after 1 or more anti-HER2 treatments [ID6309]

    In development Reference number: GID-TA11546 Expected publication date: TBC

  29. Airglove air warming system for venous access (MIB151)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on Airglove air warming system for venous access .

  30. S-Cath System for suprapubic catheterisation (MIB68)

    NICE has developed a medtech innovation briefing (MIB) on the S-Cath System for suprapubic catheterisations

  31. Interventional procedures advisory committee members

    Membership details, terms of reference, future meeting dates and past meeting minutes for our interventional procedures advisory committee.

  32. What are the benefits, risk and cost effectiveness of enteral nutrition in maintaining remission in the post-surgical period of Crohn's disease?

    other options for maintaining remission. Toavoid unnecessarily changing treatments for people who started taking biologics before...

  33. What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of opioids for the management of acute sciatica?

    clinical benefit. It might lead to an increased use of other recommended treatments. Full details of the evidence and the committee's...

  34. What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of antidepressants for the management of sciatica?

    clinical benefit. It might lead to an increased use of other recommended treatments. Full details of the evidence and the committee's...

  35. Axatilimab for treating active chronic graft-versus-host disease after 2 or more systemic treatments in people 2 years and over [ID6570]

    In development Reference number: GID-TA11745 Expected publication date: TBC

  36. Tralokinumab for treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis in people aged 12 and over [ID3823]

    Discontinued Reference number: GID-TA10702

  37. Prioritisation board decisions 2024

    Our centralised approach to prioritising guidance topics ensures that we produce guidance that is relevant, timely, accessible, and has demonstrable impact.

  38. Good practice guidance – Interim process statement (PMG3)

    This interim process statement has been produced to guide the development of good practice guidance. It provides an overview of the key process principles and describes all stages of the development of good practice guidance

  39. Good practice guidance – Integrated process statement (PMG12)

    This process statement has been produced to explain how good practice guidance is developed. It provides an overview of the key process principles and describes all stages of the development of good practice guidance

  40. Insertion of a double balloon catheter for induction of labour in pregnant women without previous caesarean section (IPG528)

    Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a double balloon catheter for induction of labour in pregnant women without previous caesarean section. The catheter aims to help induction by causing dilation of the cervix when the cervix is unfavourable for induction. The double balloon squeezes the cervix and stimulates local prostaglandin release, which leads to cervical ripening.

  41. Highly specialised technologies evaluation committee members

    Biographies for each member of the highly specialised technologies evaluation committee.

  42. Diagnostics advisory committee members

    Biographies for all current members of the diagnostics advisory committee.

  43. Depth of anaesthesia monitors – Bispectral Index (BIS), E-Entropy and Narcotrend-Compact M (HTG292)

    Evidence-based recommendations on 3 electroencephalography (EEG)-based depth of anaesthesia monitors for assessing a patient’s response to anaesthetic drugs during surgery. The monitors are Bispectral Index (BIS), E-Entrophy and Narcotrend-Compact M.

  44. Suture fixation of acute disruption of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis (IPG521)

    Evidence-based recommendations on suture fixation of acute disruption of the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. This involves threading a suture through a tunnel made in the bones (tibia and fibula) and tying the ends together to fix the joint.

  45. Alpelisib with olaparib for treating BRCA wild-type platinum-refractory or -resistant ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer after 1 to 3 previous treatments [TSID11830] [ID6247]

    In development Reference number: GID-TA11251 Expected publication date: TBC

  46. Air pollution: outdoor air quality and health (NG70)

    This guideline covers road-traffic-related air pollution and its links to ill health. It aims to improve air quality and so prevent a range of health conditions and deaths.