HEDS is part of the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at the University of Sheffield. We undertake research, teaching, training and consultancy on all aspects of health related decision science, with a particular emphasis on health economics, HTA and evidence synthesis.

Tuesday 1 December 2015

Cancer Drugs Fund consultation


Proposals for a complete overhaul of the CDF have been published by NICE and NHS England.
Rather than just handing out money on a ‘first come first served’ approach the CDF will ask for something in return!

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In short, they will want data to reduce important uncertainty and a temporary value based price.
The consultation is open until 11 February 2016.  Further information including the consultation documentation is available via the NHS England website.