HC Deb 10 March 2004 vol 418 c1615W
Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recommendations he has received from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence on making Humira available on prescription in the NHS in England for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; and if he will make a statement.[159479]

Dr. Ladyman

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) has not yet been asked to produce any guidance on Humira for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis but the suitability of Humira for referral to NICE is under consideration.