The Netherlands
The Medicines Evaluation Board (MEB/CBG) has published an updated version of the policy document MEB45 (National implementation of additional risk minimisation measures) – version July 2025.
Key changes include:
– For digital materials, such as videos, you should also pay attention to the design and which images are used, for example (Digitally accessible communications and content | DigiToegankelijk). Use subtitles in videos, to make them accessible to a wider audience.
– When using colours, make sure there is enough colour contrast, and keep in mind that the materials may also be printed in black and white (WebAIM: Contrast Checker).
– The patient card should be at most the size of a bank card and at least the size of half a bank card. This can be either folded or unfolded (single fold or Z fold). The patient card must be a separate card, rather than something that can be torn from the patient information leaflet.
– Update of the section ‘Risk-management or control measures’