Step-by-step plan for “on hold” claims

Step-by-step plan for “on hold” claims

The Netherlands The Claims Regulation has been in force since 2012. All Member States submitted claims for botanicals (herbals) and non-botanicals (vitamins and minerals). These have been scientifically assessed by EFSA and subsequently endorsed by the European...
Closure of the MEB Portal

Closure of the MEB Portal

The Netherlands For safety reasons, the Medicines Evaluation Board portal was provisionally taken offline in January this year and unfortunately the MEB made the decision to close down the portal permanently. Due to the closure of the portal, the following services...
Amended policy on DHPCs: addition of photos

Amended policy on DHPCs: addition of photos

The Netherlands The Medicines Evaluation Board (MEB) has amended its policy on Direct Healthcare Professional Communications (DHPCs) for medicinal products for human use. The update includes the following: “The marketing authorisation holder must attach one (or more)...

New report form for falsified medicines

The Netherlands Since February, all prescription medicines have a unique code and sealed packaging. The purpose of these safety features is to detect counterfeit medicines in the regular distribution channel. Any problem with the code or the seal can be reported...