NICE - Endorsed Technology Appraisals 2026/2027
It is important to note that the advice contained within the guidance 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. This would, for example, include situations where individual patients have other conditions or complications that need to be taken into account in determining whether the NICE guidance is fully appropriate in their case.
Technology Appraisals Endorsement Process
The Department has reviewed its process for the endorsement, implementation, monitoring and assurance of NICE Technology Appraisals in Northern Ireland. The new arrangements are detailed in following circulars, which is effective from 18th December 2013;
NICE Technology Appraisals – Process for Endorsement, Implementation, Monitoring and Assurance in Northern Ireland – HSC (SQSD) 02/13.
For information, details of the previous arrangement can be found on the following circular;
NICE Technology Appraisals and Clinical Guidelines – New Process for Endorsement, Implementation, Monitoring and Assurance in Northern Ireland – HSC (SQSD) 04/11
2026/2027
The following technology appraisals have been endorsed during 2025/26. Information on technology appraisals endorsed in previous years can be found on the homepage.
June 2026
May 2026
TA1148 - Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for treating hyperkalaemia
- Note this guidance updates and replaces NICE Technology Appraisal TA599, endorsed by the DoH in October 2019
- Note this guidance updates and replaces NICE Technology Appraisal TA881, endorsed by the DoH in May 2023
April 2026
TA1143 - Fezolinetant for treating moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause
TA1140 - Ruxolitinib cream for treating non-segmental vitiligo in people 12 years and over
- Note this guidance updates and replaces NICE Technology Appraisal TA1088, endorsed by the DoH in September 2025