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NHS: Drugs

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 26 March 2026UIN 122999

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, from what date the National Institute of Clinical Excellence will be authorised to apply an increased cost-effectiveness threshold of £25,000 - £35,000 per quality-adjusted life year.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Government intends to direct the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to apply the new cost-effectiveness threshold increase from April.

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