NETHERLANDS Law and Practice Contributed by: Hamza Zourakhti and Barbara van der Ven, Brande & Verheij LLP
is one of the legally defined areas of expertise of pharmacists (Article 23 Wet BIG). • Furthermore, Article 67 Medicines Act prohibits prescriptions via the internet of medicinal products to persons that the prescriber (i) has never person- ally seen, or (ii) does not know, or (iii) does not have the medical history of. However, a temporary toler- ance policy has been introduced based on which prescriptions via the internet are allowed under strict circumstances (prescribing policy rules via the internet, • Beleidsregel voorschrijven via internet ). • Additionally, off-label prescriptions are only allowed if the relevant professional groups have developed protocols and standards for that purpose. If such protocols and standards are still in development, consultations between the treating medical prac- titioner and the pharmacists are necessary (Article 68 Dutch Medicines Act).
It is not allowed for pharmacists to pay more than the maximum price as set by the MoH. See 8.1 Price Control for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices and 8.2 Price Levels of Pharmaceuticals or Medical Devices .
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