Table 1.
Number of drugs recommended for each condition in each NICE guideline considered
| Condition | Guideline No | Year published | No of drugs/drug classes recommended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First line | Second line | |||
| Type 2 diabetes | CG87 | 2009 | 4 | 19 |
| Depression | CG90 | 2009 | 1 | 12 |
| Heart failure | CG108 | 2010 | 2 | 9 |
| Atrial fibrillation | CG36 | 2006 | 4 | 7 |
| Dementia | CG42 | 2006 | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary prevention post-MI | CG48 | 2007 | 4 | 13 |
| Osteoarthritis | CG59 | 2008 | 2 | 5 |
| Chronic kidney disease | CG73 | 2008 | 1 | 6 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | CG79 | 2009 | 9 | 9 |
| Neuropathic pain | CG96 | 2010 | 2 | 5 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | CG101 | 2010 | 2 | 8 |
| Hypertension | CG127 | 2011 | 4 | 3 |
NICE=National Institute of Health and Care Excellence; MI=myocardial infarction.