The
Innovation Pass will make selected innovative medicines available on the NHS
for a time-limited period, prior to a NICE appraisal. It gives earlier access
to innovative drugs for patients with the greatest need, and at the same time
will facilitate the collection of further information to support a subsequent
NICE appraisal. This consultation
seeks views from the NHS, industry and other stakeholders on the Government’s
proposals for an Innovation Pass pilot. These proposals will be revised
in light of comments received as part of this consultation and will be used to
inform the first set of decisions for the pilot in 2010/11. (Department
of Health - publications)