NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FINAL APPRAISAL DETERMINATION FOR LUCENTIS

Early day motion 1606, tabled 19 May 2008 by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 70 members.

That this House welcomes the Final Appraisal Determination issued by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in April which establishes that treatment with Lucentis is cost-effective for the vast majority of patients with wet age-related macular degeneration; notes that more than one third of primary care trusts have already implemented the recommendations; further notes that the Royal College of Ophthalmologists is recommending full implementation of Final Guidance within the normal three month period; and urges the Secretary of State to follow this expert advice.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Liberal Democrat 21, Conservative 5, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 1.