Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Feb 2021
NICE’s discounting review: clear thinking on rational revision meets obstacle of industrial interests
7 February 2021 - NICE recently published a review of discounting practice and theory as part of a consultation on its current methods guidelines.
The review examines the case for revision or retention of current methods.
The changes considered include eliminating favourable rates in certain special cases and the reduction of the base case rate for costs and health effects from 3.5 to 1.5%.
