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\name{gb_qaly}
\alias{gb_qaly}
\title{Value of a Quality-Adjusted Life Year}
\usage{
gb_qaly(qalys, scenario = "dhsc", base_year = NULL)
}
\arguments{
\item{qalys}{Numeric scalar or vector. Quality-Adjusted Life
Years gained or lost.}

\item{scenario}{One of \code{"dhsc"} (default, GBP 70k 2024 prices,
cross-government), \code{"nice_lower"} (GBP 20k), \code{"nice_upper"}
(GBP 30k).}

\item{base_year}{Optional integer base year. If \code{NULL}, the
published base year for the chosen scenario is used.}
}
\value{
A numeric scalar or vector: monetised value in GBP.
}
\description{
Returns the QALY value in GBP at the published base year. The
DHSC supplementary Green Book guidance specifies GBP 70,000 per
QALY in 2024 prices for cross-government appraisal. NICE Health
Technology Assessment uses lower thresholds (GBP 20,000 to
GBP 30,000 per QALY).
}
\examples{
gb_qaly(1)
gb_qaly(1, scenario = "nice_upper")
}
\references{
DHSC Supplementary Green Book Guidance on health
appraisal. NICE methods guides for technology appraisal.
}
\seealso{
\code{\link[=gb_wellby]{gb_wellby()}}, \code{\link[=gb_vpf]{gb_vpf()}}.

Other valuation: 
\code{\link{gb_vpf}()},
\code{\link{gb_wellby}()}
}
\concept{valuation}
