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More people are benefitting from NICE-recommended statins to reduce heart attacks and strokes
Around 5.3 million people in England were given a NICE-recommended statin or ezetimibe by their GP to help reduce their cholesterol during 2023/24, the largest number on record and almost 900,000 more than in 2022/23.
New Alzheimer's treatment donanemab does not currently demonstrate value for the NHS says NICE
More evidence is needed on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of donanemab, a new treatment for mild Alzheimer’s disease.
Consultation on NHS England proposals for a phased launch of obesity injection
Proposals for a phased launch of the obesity injection tirzepatide have been set out, as a consultation begins.
NICE Board says new method allowing greater weight to be given to severe diseases is working
At today's meeting (25th September 2024) our board has concluded that the new severity modifier is working as intended.
Adults with Von Hippel-Lindau disease to benefit from new treatment
NICE has recommended belzutifan for some adults with Von Hippel-Lindau disease, in final draft guidance, which could benefit up to 100 people.
NICE announces proposals to transform its HealthTech programme to drive more technology into the NHS
Consultation launches on the biggest shake-up of NICE's HealthTech programme to date.
We have also recommended osimertinib for routine use on the NHS today.
NICE recommends new treatment to prevent and reduce hearing loss in people being treated for cancer
For the first time, NICE has recommended an innovative new treatment to help stop babies, children and young people who are undergoing cancer treatment from losing their hearing.
Over 1000 people with advanced breast cancer set to benefit from new once-a-day tablet
We’ve issued final draft guidance recommending a new once-a-day tablet that is set to benefit around 1,100 people with a type of advanced breast cancer.
Public consultation launched on changes to NICE's Highly Specialised Technologies routing criteria
NICE is proposing changes to its routing criteria for Highly Specialised Technologies (HST) to ensure more consistent, predictable and transparent decisions.
New price deal paves way for NICE approval of treatment for rare genetic condition
A new treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is set to be available to around 1,700 people in England following positive final draft guidance from NICE published today.
For the first time, the British Thoracic Society (BTS), National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) have collaborated to develop a UK-wide asthma guideline.
People who have had a stroke should be offered additional rehabilitation
People who have had a stroke and who have continuing impairment or limitations on their activities should be offered additional rehabilitation to help them recover
NICE publishes final draft guidance recommending efanesoctocog alfa as an option for treating and preventing bleeding in people aged 2 and over with severe haemophilia A.
NICE and the GetReal Institute: facilitating the adoption and implementation of real-world evidence in health care decision-making.
Three treatments for COVID-19 recommended in final draft guidance
Everyone with COVID-19 at highest risk of developing severe disease will have access to clinically and cost-effective treatments.
More people with rare genetic disorder eligible for nusinersen
Following a review of data collected as part of the Managed Access Agreement, more people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are to benefit from nusinersen.
NICE issues draft guidance for public consultation which does not recommend Evusheld for preventing COVID-19 in some adults.
Hundreds of children with type 2 diabetes to be offered choice of two life changing technologies
Children with type 2 diabetes who currently manage their condition with the stressful task of finger prick testing several times a day could be offered a choice between two ‘life changing’ technologies to virtually automate the process.
Jeanette Kusel explains how we are working in partnership to improve patient access to the best digital health innovations.
NICE partners with international health technology assessment bodies
Six health technology assessment (HTA) bodies from three continents are to collaborate on a range of topics that will benefit people accessing healthcare around the world.
Starting with the end in mind - the Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway
The Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) will smooth the process by which innovative new medicines are developed, speeding their progression from clinical trial through to the NHS, bringing significant benefits to patients.
Around 4,000 people with sickle cell disease could benefit from a new treatment recommended by NICE
Improved deal signals NICE recommendation of sickle cell treatment voxelotor.
Bipolar, schizophrenia and other psychoses: annual blood pressure (IND84)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and other psychoses who have a record of blood pressure in the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes with a record of a foot examination and risk classification: 1) low risk (normal sensation, palpable pulses), 2) increased risk (neuropathy or absent pulses), 3) high risk (neuropathy or absent pulses plus deformity or skin changes or previous ulcer) or 4) ulcerated foot within the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM17
Bipolar, schizophrenia and other psychoses: annual BMI recording (IND83)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and other psychoses who have a record of BMI in the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomesThis indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes with a record of a foot examination and risk classification: 1) low risk (normal sensation, palpable pulses), 2) increased risk (neuropathy or absent pulses), 3) high risk (neuropathy or absent pulses plus deformity or skin changes or previous ulcer) or 4) ulcerated foot within the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM16
Bipolar, schizophrenia and other psychoses: annual record of alcohol consumption (IND82)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder and other psychoses who have a record of alcohol consumption in the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomesThis indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes with a record of a foot examination and risk classification: 1) low risk (normal sensation, palpable pulses), 2) increased risk (neuropathy or absent pulses), 3) high risk (neuropathy or absent pulses plus deformity or skin changes or previous ulcer) or 4) ulcerated foot within the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM15
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with diabetes with a record of a foot examination and risk classification: 1) low risk (normal sensation, palpable pulses), 2) increased risk (neuropathy or absent pulses), 3) high risk (neuropathy or absent pulses plus deformity or skin changes or previous ulcer) or 4) ulcerated foot within the preceding 15 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM13
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with peripheral arterial disease with a record in the preceding 15 months that aspirin or an alternative antiplatelet is being taken. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM33
Smoking: smoking status for people with long-term conditions (IND97)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with any or any combination of the following conditions: CHD, PAD, stroke or TIA, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, CKD, asthma, schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder or other psychoses whose notes record smoking status in the preceding 12 months. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM38
Cutting-edge robotic surgery gets green light as 11 systems are recommended
Eleven cutting-edge robotic surgery systems have been approved for use, potentially transforming care for thousands of NHS patients undergoing soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.
Millions of people living with long-term neurological conditions across England face inconsistent access to vital rehabilitation services, according to NICE.
More people could be offered genetic testing for genes linked to ovarian cancer
A new draft NICE guideline for inherited ovarian cancer published today (15 September 2023), recommends more people are tested for genes linked to ovarian cancer.
Targeted treatment for rare form of aggressive lung cancer gets NICE approval
Mobocertinib recommended as a treatment for a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a new diagnosis of hypertension in the preceding 1 April to 31 March who have a record of a test for haematuria in the 3 months before or after the date of entry to the hypertension register. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM76
This indicator covers establishing and maintaining a register of patients with learning disabilities. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM73
Hypertension: confirming diagnosis with HBPM or ABPM (IND115)
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with a new diagnosis of hypertension (diagnosed on or after 1 April 2014) which has been confirmed by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) or home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) in the 3 months before entering on to the register. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM66
This indicator covers the percentage of patients with dementia with the contact details of a named carer on their record. It measures outcomes that reflect the quality of care or processes linked by evidence to improved outcomes. This indicator was previously published as NM64
Testing could help prevent further strokes in people with gene variant
People who have had an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack should have a genetic test to find out whether they can be treated with a drug which reduces the risk of further strokes
£1.8m funding awarded to explore guidance on regulating digital mental health tools
NICE and the MHRA have been awarded £1.8m funding by Wellcome over three years to explore and produce guidance on regulating digital mental health tools.
Nine treatment options to be made available for adults with depression or an anxiety disorder
Six digitally enabled therapies for adults with anxiety disorders and three for adults with depression have been recommended for use in the NHS.
An early introduction to NICE’s ongoing activity in virtual wards
How 'surrogate outcomes' influence long-term health outcomes
NICE working with international organisations to develop guidance.
HST routing criteria: encouraging innovation in the treatment of ultra-rare diseases
Our chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Benger, explains the crucial role the HST programme plays in encouraging innovation in the treatment of ultra-rare diseases. He also highlights why effective routing is essential to getting the best care to patients across the NHS.
Statins a choice for more people to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
New evidence on the safety of statins means more people could benefit from them, new NICE draft guidance says.
How NICE is ensuring its topic prioritisation decisions are grounded in lived experience
Simon Denegri discusses NICE’s commitment to involving the public voice in its work and decisions.
NICE collaboration on streamlined licensing and patient access process for new medicines
Companies can now submit medicines for the new Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) following close collaboration between the NICE, drug regulators, the NHS and equivalent organisations in Scotland.
How NICE manages the potential conflicts of interests of patient experts
People with lived experience provide valuable insight into the impact of NICE’s’ guidance and advice.
NICE launches refreshed support service for life sciences industry
NICE has launched its refreshed support service for the life sciences sector, NICE Advice.
More than 20 pieces of draft and final guidance on a range of medicines and medical conditions were published during the pre-election period.
To mark Time to Talk Day (February 2) we spoke with Catherine Ruane, who acted as a carer for her father and sister, who both lived with depression.