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First licensed treatment for ultra-rare immune disorder recommended

Leniolisib is the first ever treatment for activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS) licensed for use in the NHS in England.

HST routing criteria: encouraging innovation in the treatment of ultra-rare diseases
Our chief medical officer, Professor Jonathan Benger, explains the crucial role the HST programme plays in encouraging innovation in the treatment of ultra-rare diseases. He also highlights why effective routing is essential to getting the best care to patients across the NHS.
Jonathan Benger, Chief medical officer, deputy chief executive and interim director of the centre for guidelines at NICE
Blogs01 April 2025
Changes approved to the routing criteria for highly specialised technologies
At its meeting on 19 March our Board approved changes to the criteria we use to decide which treatments should be evaluated, to ensure more consistent, predictable and transparent decisions.
News19 March 2025
Annual BMI checks recommended for adults with long-term conditions
We've published a draft quality standard calling for yearly BMI and waist-to-height measurements to help prevent weight-related complications.
News18 March 2025

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