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Latest NICE drug recommendations

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today published final guidance on drugs for hepatitis B and leukaemia

DH invites proposals for genetics funding

DH and the Wellcome Trust are inviting proposals from organisations and research groups for funding from the Health Innovation Challenge Fund

NICE appoints Andy McKeon to Board

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has appointed Andy McKeon as a non-executive member of its Board

NICE rejects head and neck cancer treatment

NICE has published guidance on cetuximab for the treatment of recurrent and/or metastatic squamous cell cancer of the head and neck

Lothian pharmacies off cessation target

A strategy by NHS Lothian to move much of its smoking cessation services into pharmacies is well behind schedule

NICE recommends Celgene’s Revlimid

NICE has published guidance on the use of Revlimid (lenalidomide) for multiple myeloma

Reforms fail to deliver cost-savings

Agenda for Change has not delivered on its promise to improve patient care, control health service pay and support career development, say MPs

NICE Alzheimer’s decision unchanged

Following consultation with stakeholders, NICE has announced that its 2006 guidance on the use of drugs to treat Alzheimer's remains unchanged

NHS financial shortfall

The health service faces a shortfall of £8-£10bn from 2011 the NHS Confederation warns

Female doctors to become majority in UK

Research from the Royal College of Physicians shows that by 2017, the majority of doctors in the UK will be women

O2 brings NFC solution to health sector

O2 is showcasing its new Near Field Communications (NFC) technology and demonstrating how it can benefit UK residents of sustainable homes, particularly those in assisted living who require home care

Cheaper generic drugs save NHS £400m

In 2008, almost £400m was saved by the DH, the NHS and PCTs in England, through more cost-effective prescribing

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