NICE process and methods
Appendix B: Eligibility criteria
Appendix B: Eligibility criteria
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Eligibility criterion |
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Within the remit of a NICE evaluation programme and not currently being evaluated |
The technology is suitable for medical technologies guidance (within the definitions of a medical technology or diagnostic technology as set out in section 1 of this guide) or for another NICE guidance programme. |
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A new or innovative technology |
The technology is either new or an innovative modification of an existing technology with claimed benefits to patients or the health and social care system judged against the comparator(s). |
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Appropriate timing |
The technology has a CE mark or equivalent regulatory approval and, if not, this is expected within 12 months. The technology is available to the health and social care system, or the company or sponsor has plans for the launch of the technology in the health and social care system. |