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NICE technology appraisals

Every medicine and treatment NICE has appraised for the NHS in England since 2000: NICE's recommendation, when it was published, whether it still stands, and a link to the guidance and to the medicine's trials on this site.

Source: NICE technology appraisal guidance and NICE's appraisal recommendations data, shown with NICE's permission. Checked 3 Oct 2026
1,189Technology appraisals published
90%Of 897 current decided appraisals recommend for at least some patients
72Published in 2026 so far
976Linked to a medicine page here
Maintained by Sreepriya Prasannan
MSc Digital Transformation of Life Sciences (Innopharma Education / Griffith College); MSc & BSc Botany HSE Spark Ignite 2026 — Top 14 finalist
Compiled from NICE technology appraisal guidance · Last verified · Editorial standards

NICE has published 1,189 technology appraisals since 2000, and 1,062 of them are still current. Of the current appraisals where NICE reached a decision, 90% recommend the medicine or treatment for at least some patients, including through the Cancer Drugs Fund. The most recent is TA1189, published 26 Aug 2026. NICE's decisions apply to the NHS in England; in Ireland the HSE decides on reimbursement, advised by the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics.

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What NICE decided

Appraisals by recommendation type

An appraisal can contain several recommendations, for different groups of patients, so it can appear under more than one type. These explanations are ours; NICE's own definitions are on nice.org.uk.

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Recommended or optimised

836 appraisals, newest first, page 8 of 9
AppraisalMedicine pageNICE recommendationPublishedStatus
Oseltamivir, amantadine (review) and zanamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza
NICE TA158
Amantadine, OseltamivirNot recommended Recommended24 Sep 2008Current
Dabigatran etexilate for preventing venous thromboembolism after hip or knee replacement surgery
NICE TA157
Dabigatran EtexilateRecommended24 Sep 2008Current
Routine antenatal anti-D prophylaxis for women who are rhesus D negative
NICE TA156
—Recommended27 Aug 2008Current
Ranibizumab and pegaptanib for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration
NICE TA155
RanibizumabRecommended Not recommended27 Aug 2008
Updated 20 May 2024
Current
Entecavir for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B
NICE TA153
EntecavirRecommended27 Aug 2008Current
Drug-eluting stents for the treatment of coronary artery disease
NICE TA152
—Optimised23 Jul 2008
Updated 18 Nov 2020
Current
Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for the treatment of diabetes mellitus
NICE TA151
—Optimised23 Jul 2008Current
Adalimumab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
NICE TA146
AdalimumabRecommended25 Jun 2008Current
Cetuximab for the treatment of locally advanced squamous cell cancer of the head and neck
NICE TA145
CetuximabOptimised25 Jun 2008Current
Rimonabant for the treatment of overweight and obese adults
NICE TA144
—Optimised23 Jun 2008Current
Adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab for ankylosing spondylitis
NICE TA143
Adalimumab, Etanercept, InfliximabRecommended Not recommended28 May 2008Replaced by TA383
Epoetin alfa, epoetin beta and darbepoetin alfa for cancer treatment-induced anaemia
NICE TA142
—Optimised28 May 2008Replaced by TA323
Continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome
NICE TA139
—Recommended26 Mar 2008
Updated 20 Aug 2021
Current
Inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of chronic asthma in adults and in children aged 12 years and over
NICE TA138
BudesonideRecommended26 Mar 2008Current
Rituximab for the treatment of relapsed or refractory stage 3 or 4 follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
NICE TA137
RituximabRecommended27 Feb 2008Current
Pemetrexed for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma
NICE TA135
PemetrexedRecommended23 Jan 2008Current
Infliximab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
NICE TA134
—Optimised23 Jan 2008Current
Omalizumab for severe persistent allergic asthma
NICE TA133
OmalizumabRecommended28 Nov 2007Replaced
Ezetimibe for the treatment of primary (heterozygous-familial and non-familial) hypercholesterolaemia
NICE TA132
EzetimibeRecommended28 Nov 2007Current
Inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of chronic asthma in children under the age of 12 years
NICE TA131
BudesonideRecommended28 Nov 2007Current
Adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
NICE TA130
Adalimumab, Etanercept, InfliximabNot recommended Optimised22 Oct 2007Replaced by TA375
Bortezomib monotherapy for relapsed multiple myeloma
NICE TA129
BortezomibRecommended23 Oct 2007Current
Stapled haemorrhoidopexy for the treatment of haemorrhoids
NICE TA128
—Recommended26 Sep 2007Current
Natalizumab for treating rapidly evolving severe relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis
NICE TA127
NatalizumabOptimised22 Aug 2007
Updated 21 May 2024
Current
Rituximab for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
NICE TA126
RituximabRecommended22 Aug 2007Current
Adalimumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis
NICE TA125
AdalimumabRecommended22 Aug 2007Current
Varenicline for smoking cessation
NICE TA123
VareniclineRecommended25 Jul 2007Current
Alteplase for the treatment of acute ischaemic stroke
NICE TA122
AlteplaseRecommended27 Jun 2007Replaced by TA264
Carmustine implants and temozolomide for the treatment of newly diagnosed high-grade glioma
NICE TA121
TemozolomideRecommended27 Jun 2007Current
Cardiac resynchronisation therapy for the treatment of heart failure
NICE TA120
—Recommended23 May 2007Replaced by TA314
Cinacalcet for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with end-stage renal disease on maintenance dialysis therapy
NICE TA117
—Optimised24 Jan 2007Current
Gemcitabine for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer
NICE TA116
GemcitabineRecommended24 Jan 2007Current
Naltrexone for the management of opioid dependence
NICE TA115
NaltrexoneRecommended24 Jan 2007Current
Methadone and buprenorphine for the management of opioid dependence
NICE TA114
Buprenorphine, MethadoneRecommended24 Jan 2007Current
Inhaled insulin for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
NICE TA113
—Optimised13 Dec 2006Current
Hormonal therapies for the adjuvant treatment of early oestrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer
NICE TA112
Anastrozole, Exemestane, LetrozoleRecommended22 Nov 2006Current
Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine and memantine for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease
NICE TA111
Donepezil, Galantamine, MemantineOptimised Only in research22 Nov 2006Current
Rituximab for the treatment of follicular lymphoma
NICE TA110
RituximabRecommended27 Sep 2006Replaced by TA243
Docetaxel for the adjuvant treatment of early node-positive breast cancer
NICE TA109
DocetaxelRecommended26 Sep 2006Current
Trastuzumab for the adjuvant treatment of early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer
NICE TA107
TrastuzumabRecommended23 Aug 2006Current
Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin for the treatment of mild chronic hepatitis C
NICE TA106
Peginterferon alfa-2bRecommended23 Aug 2006
Updated 27 Nov 2013
Current
Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer
NICE TA105
—Recommended23 Aug 2006Current
Etanercept and infliximab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis
NICE TA104
Etanercept, InfliximabRecommended Optimised26 Jul 2006Replaced by TA199
Etanercept and efalizumab for treating moderate to severe plaque psoriasis
NICE TA103
EtanerceptOptimised Recommended26 Jul 2006
Updated 1 Sep 2009
Current
Parent-training/education programmes in the management of children with conduct disorders
NICE TA102
—Recommended26 Jul 2006Current
Docetaxel for the treatment of hormone-refractory metastatic prostate cancer
NICE TA101
DocetaxelRecommended28 Jun 2006Current
Capecitabine and oxaliplatin in the adjuvant treatment of stage 3 (Dukes' C) colon cancer
NICE TA100
Capecitabine, OxaliplatinRecommended26 Apr 2006Current
Immunosuppressive therapy for renal transplantation in children and adolescents
NICE TA99
Basiliximab, Sirolimus, Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate MofetilNot recommended Recommended Optimised26 Apr 2006Current
Methylphenidate, atomoxetine and dexamfetamine for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents
NICE TA98
Atomoxetine, MethylphenidateRecommended22 Mar 2006Current
Computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety
NICE TA97
—Not recommended Recommended Only in research22 Feb 2006Withdrawn
Adefovir dipivoxil and peginterferon alfa-2a for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B
NICE TA96
—Optimised Recommended22 Feb 2006Current
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators for arrhythmias
NICE TA95
—Recommended25 Jan 2006Replaced by TA314
Statins for the prevention of cardiovascular events
NICE TA94
Atorvastatin, Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin, SimvastatinRecommended25 Jan 2006Current
Colorectal cancer (advanced) - irinotecan, oxaliplatin and raltitrexed
NICE TA93
Irinotecan, Oxaliplatin, RaltitrexedRecommended Only in research24 Aug 2005Current
Paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride and topotecan for second-line or subsequent treatment of advanced ovarian cancer
NICE TA91
Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, Topotecan, PaclitaxelRecommended25 May 2005Replaced by TA389
Clopidogrel and modified-release dipyridamole in the prevention of occlusive vascular events
NICE TA90
Dipyridamole, ClopidogrelOptimised25 May 2005Current
Dual‑chamber pacemakers for symptomatic bradycardia due to sick sinus syndrome and/or atrioventricular block
NICE TA88
—Recommended23 Feb 2005
Updated 1 Nov 2014
Current
The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of technologies for the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures in postmenopausal women
NICE TA87
Alendronate, Etidronate, TeriparatideOptimised26 Jan 2005Current
Imatinib for the treatment of unresectable and/or metastatic gastro-intestinal stromal tumours
NICE TA86
ImatinibRecommended27 Oct 2004
Updated 1 Nov 2010
Current
Immunosuppressive therapy for renal transplantation in adults
NICE TA85
Mycophenolate Mofetil, Sirolimus, TacrolimusRecommended Optimised22 Sep 2004Replaced by TA481
Drotrecogin alfa (activated) for severe sepsis
NICE TA84
—Recommended22 Sep 2004Current
Laparoscopic surgery for inguinal hernia repair
NICE TA83
—Recommended22 Sep 2004Current
Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus for atopic eczema
NICE TA82
Pimecrolimus, TacrolimusRecommended25 Aug 2004Current
Frequency of application of topical corticosteroids for atopic eczema
NICE TA81
Clobetasol Propionate, Fluticasone propionate, Hydrocortisone, Mometasone furoateRecommended25 Aug 2004Current
Clopidogrel in the treatment of non-ST-segment-elevation acute coronary syndrome
NICE TA80
ClopidogrelOptimised28 Jul 2004Replaced
Newer drugs for epilepsy in children
NICE TA79
Gabapentin, Lamotrigine, TopiramateRecommended28 Apr 2004Current
Fluid-filled thermal balloon and microwave endometrial ablation techniques for heavy menstrual bleeding
NICE TA78
—Recommended28 Apr 2004Current
Guidance on the use of zaleplon, zolpidem and zopiclone for the short-term management of insomnia
NICE TA77
—Recommended28 Apr 2004Current
Newer drugs for epilepsy in adults
NICE TA76
Gabapentin, Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam, TopiramateRecommended24 Mar 2004Current
Interferon alfa (pegylated and non-pegylated) and ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C
NICE TA75
—Recommended28 Jan 2004
Updated 27 Nov 2013
Current
Pre-hospital initiation of fluid replacement therapy in trauma
NICE TA74
—Recommended28 Jan 2004Current
Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy for the diagnosis and management of angina and myocardial infarction
NICE TA73
—Recommended26 Nov 2003
Updated 1 Jul 2011
Current
Guidance on the use of coronary artery stents
NICE TA71
—Recommended Optimised22 Oct 2003
Updated 18 Nov 2020
Current
Guidance on the use of imatinib for chronic myeloid leukaemia
NICE TA70
ImatinibRecommended22 Oct 2003
Updated 21 Jan 2016
Current
Guidance on the use of liquid-based cytology for cervical screening
NICE TA69
—Recommended22 Oct 2003Current
Guidance on the use of photodynamic therapy for age-related macular degeneration
NICE TA68
—Optimised24 Sep 2003Current
The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of amantadine and oseltamivir for the prophylaxis of influenza
NICE TA67
Amantadine, OseltamivirNot recommended Recommended24 Sep 2003Current
The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of new drugs for bipolar disorder
NICE TA66
OlanzapineRecommended24 Sep 2003Current
Rituximab for aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
NICE TA65
RituximabRecommended Only in research24 Sep 2003Current
Human growth hormone (somatropin) in adults with growth hormone deficiency
NICE TA64
SomatropinOptimised27 Aug 2003Current
Glitazones in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
NICE TA63
PioglitazoneOptimised27 Aug 2003Current
Guidance on the use of capecitabine for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer
NICE TA62
CapecitabineRecommended28 May 2003Current
Guidance on the use of capecitabine and tegafur with uracil for metastatic colorectal cancer
NICE TA61
Capecitabine, TegafurRecommended27 May 2003Current
Guidance on the use of patient-education models for diabetes
NICE TA60
—Recommended26 Apr 2003
Updated 1 Aug 2015
Replaced
Guidance on the use of electroconvulsive therapy
NICE TA59
—Optimised26 Apr 2003
Updated 1 Oct 2009
Current
Flu treatment - zanamivir, amantadine and oseltamivir
NICE TA58
Amantadine, OseltamivirNot recommended Recommended26 Feb 2003Current
The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of insulin pump therapy
NICE TA57
—Optimised Not recommended26 Feb 2003Current
The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of tension-free vaginal tape for stress incontinence
NICE TA56
—Recommended26 Feb 2003Current
Guidance on the use of paclitaxel in the treatment of ovarian cancer
NICE TA55
PaclitaxelRecommended22 Jan 2003
Updated 1 May 2005
Current
Guidance on the use of vinorelbine for the treatment of advanced breast cancer
NICE TA54
VinorelbineNot recommended Recommended13 Dec 2002Current
Guidance on the use of long‑acting insulin analogues for the treatment of diabetes – insulin glargine
NICE TA53
Insulin glargineRecommended Optimised6 Dec 2002
Updated 1 Aug 2015
Replaced
Guidance on the use of drugs for early thrombolysis in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction
NICE TA52
Alteplase, TenecteplaseRecommended30 Oct 2002Current
Imanitib for chronic myeloid leukaemia
NICE TA50
ImatinibRecommended16 Oct 2002Replaced by TA70
Guidance on the use of ultrasound locating devices for placing central venous catheters
NICE TA49
—Not recommended Optimised4 Oct 2002Current
Guidance on home compared with hospital haemodialysis for patients with end-stage renal failure
NICE TA48
—Recommended26 Sep 2002Current
Guidance on the use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes
NICE TA47
TirofibanRecommended5 Sep 2002
Updated 1 Mar 2010
Current
The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of surgery for people with morbid obesity
NICE TA46
—Recommended19 Jul 2002Current
Ovarian cancer (advanced) - paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride and topotecan
NICE TA45
Pegylated liposomal doxorubicinRecommended19 Jul 2002Current
The clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of newer atypical antipsychotic drugs for schizophrenia
NICE TA43
Olanzapine, Quetiapine, RisperidoneRecommended26 Jun 2002Current
Human growth hormone for the treatment growth failure in children
NICE TA42
SomatropinRecommended27 May 2002Current

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