Nice Decision Making: To Appeal or not to Appeal?

Abstract

The most common area of NICE appeals is oncology followed by rheumatology and respiratory diseases. More than 50% of the total appeals were lodged in oncology in which 30% were breast cancer. The majority of the appeals identified were dismissed by the appeal panel on all grounds submitted, whilst approximately a third of the appeals were upheld on individual points. ConClusions: The majority of appeals submitted to NICE have been rejected by the appeal panel on all grounds. This study has only summarized outcomes from NICE appeals, further analysis is required to assess factors that influence whether appeals are upheld.