Timeline

13 to 4 months before ITP

Change fee and refunds: not applicable.

Topic selection (-13 months)

Company update UK Pharmascan with regulatory plans.

Check regulatory plans with company (-9 months)

Confirm timelines and topic scheduled

Request URN (-6 months)

URN received

Invoice issued

5 months before ITP.

NICE payment terms, 30 days from invoice.


0 to 4 months before ITP

Change fee: applicable.

Scope consultation begins
(-2 months)

Only if URN has been provided.

Scope consultation ends
(-1 month)


0 to 7 months after ITP

Change fee: not applicable.
Refunds: applicable.

Invitation to participate issued (0 months)

Submissions due (+2 months)

External Assessment Report (+4 months)

Technical engagement.


7 to 9.5 months after ITP

Change fee: not applicable
Refunds: applicable.

Committee preparation

1st committee meeting incuding draft guidance (+7 months)

Final draft guidance (+ 8 months)

2nd committee meeting.

Guidance publication (+ 9.5 months)