Interferon alfa (pegylated and non-pegylated) and ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C

Appendix B. Sources of evidence considered by the Committee

The following documentation and opinions were made available to the Committee:

A The Assessment Report for this appraisal was prepared by the Southampton Health Technology Assessment Centre (SHTAC), Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development, University of Southampton

I Shepherd J, Brodin H, Cave C, et al, Pegylated interferon alpha 2a and 2b in combination with ribavirin in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C: a systematic review, 29 May 2003

B The following organisations accepted the invitation to participate in this appraisal. They were invited to make submissions and comment on the draft scope, Assessment Report and Appraisal Consultation Document (ACD). Consultee organisations are provided with the opportunity to appeal against the Final Appraisal Determination.

I Manufacturer/sponsors:

II Professional/specialist and patient/carer groups:

III Commentator organisations (without the right of appeal):

C The following individuals were selected from clinical expert and patient advocate nominations from the professional/specialist and patient/carer groups. They participated in the Appraisal Committee discussions and provided evidence to inform the Appraisal Committee's deliberations. They gave their expert personal view on interferon alfa (pegylated and non-peglyated) and ribavirin in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C by attending the initial Committee discussion and/or providing written evidence to the Committee. They were invited to comment on the ACD.