SMC and SAPG Joint Statement on pilot of new health technology evaluation process for antimicrobials

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are working with NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) to pilot a new health technology evaluation process for antimicrobials. Further information is available on the SMC website

SMC and SAPG advise that during the pilot these medicines can be accessed for individual patients where required through local Health Board processes based on appropriate specialist advice.