NICE Technology Appraisal Guidance No 85 - Immunosuppressive
therapy for renal transplantation in adults
The following NICE appraisals have been considered by NHS
Quality Improvement Scotland through its revised procedure of processing of NICE
appraisals
Nice Guidance - http://www.nice.org.uk/TA85
NHSScotland should note that:
No important differences were identified for these NICE
appraisals, and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland advises that they
are as valid for Scotland as for England and Wales.
NHSScotland should take account of these NICE appraisals and
this NHS Quality Improvement Scotland email in its planning,
funding and provision of services to ensure that recommended drugs
or treatments are made available to meet clinical need.
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland advice represents the
evidence-based view of NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.
This advice does not override or replace the individual
responsibility of health professionals to make appropriate
decisions in the circumstances of their individual patients, in
consultation with the patient and/or guardian or carer.
No other publications on the NICE appraisals will be issued by
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland.
Hard copies of the NICE appraisals are available from NHS
Quality Improvement Scotland (contact Shonagh Buchanan, tel 0141
225 6993 or sbuchanan@htbs.org.uk)
Published Date: 28 September 2005
