England: NICE Finds Its Advice Can Cut Drug Appraisal Times By Three Months

The health technology assessment institute said its “unique insights” could help companies effectively prepare for their appraisals, potentially streamlining their path through the process, and helping to get innovative technologies to patients faster.

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Drug companies that receive scientific advice from England’s health technology assessment (HTA) institute, NICE, could experience a reduction in their appraisal timelines by three months, a study has found.

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