A qualitative study of manufacturers' submissions to the UK NICE single technology appraisal process.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

As part of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Single Technology Appraisal (STA) process, manufacturers present submissions outlining the clinical and cost-effectiveness of new technologies. These submissions are critically appraised by Evidence Review Groups (ERGs), who produce a report, which forms part of the evidence considered by the NICE Appraisal Committees. The purpose of this research was first to identify common issues and concerns identified by the ERGs in their analyses of manufacturers' submissions (MS). The aim was then to use these as a basis to develop feedback for manufacturers.

Design

A qualitative study using a content analysis approach to examine two sources of evidence, the first 30 ERG reports and 21 clarification

SUBMITTER: Kaltenthaler EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3277905 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature