RE: Friday rocket day22 Apr 2024 20:40
Roger, I read all the available NICE consultation documents and I formed the view that things were not looking too positive for GDR due to the apparent lack of evidence on many issues. This was highlighted throughout the report by many commentators.
However, in full knowledge of all this, NICE have clearly given draft FULL recommendation. NICE didn't have to; they could have reserved judgement until the end of the consultation. The fact that they have given draft FULL recommendation suggests their view things differently and have different criteria - perhaps the POC and speed are overriding objectives.
Given the draft recommendation, it would be extraordinary to reverse the FULL recommendation unless something dramatic indeed occurs. That's obvious, otherwise NICE would have egg on their face. I don't think it's fair to state that GIno was being disingenuous.
Let's see if there's news on Friday, or whether we'll fave to wait to July. I have a feeling the raise and the FDA partnership deal are all riding on this event. GDR must be confident, otherwise why take it to the wire?