# Get medicines to NHS patients earlier via the MHRA-NICE aligned pathway

Source: https://www.keypedia.com/records/uk_mhra_guidance/uk-mhra/6986167b-e368-4fcc-9519-f1c8bd9ba22c
Type: Guidance
Published: April 1, 2026
Updated: April 9, 2026

> By streamlining decision-making, the MHRA–NICE aligned pathway will help patients access new medicines 3–6 months sooner.

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This will be achieved as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s (NICE) decisions are brought forward to align with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), resulting in the delivery of regulatory and health technology assessment decisions at the same time.

## Attachments

- [Get medicines to NHS patients earlier via the MHRA-NICE aligned pathway](/government/publications/get-medicines-to-nhs-patients-earlier-via-the-mhra-nice-aligned-pathway/get-medicines-to-nhs-patients-earlier-via-the-mhra-nice-aligned-pathway)