NICE process and methods
13 How long does the NICE-wide topic prioritisation process take?
13 How long does the NICE-wide topic prioritisation process take?
The length of time taken for a new topic or update to complete the NICE-wide topic prioritisation and routing process can vary. This depends on the information available on the new topic or update. For example, further enquiries may be needed to find out how widely a health technology is used in the NHS, or whether there is an evidence base on which to assess the new topic.
In general, it takes a minimum of 12 weeks to complete the NICE-wide topic prioritisation process.