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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 December 2000. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, when the National Institute for Clinical Excellence appraisal of Rolecoxib (Vioxx) will be published.
Answer

Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Health when the National Institute for Clinical Excellence appraisal of Rofecoxib (Vioxx) will be published. [142268] Mr. Denham: The timing of appraisals is a matter for the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) itself, which is an independent special health authority. However, I understand that NICE is due to complete appraisals of COX II selective inhibitors, including Rofecoxib, in January 2001. Further information on the Institute's work programme can be found on its website at www.nice.org.uk.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
359 c196W;359 c194W; 142268
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Drugs National Institute for Clinical Excellence Arthritis Rofecoxib
Link
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