The rational for introducing MEAs in Belgium is to address unmet medical need. For this
reason, MEAs include only medicines which are either expected to bring additional
therapeutic value, orphan drugs, or for extension of existing therapeutic indications when
an unmet therapeutic or social need exists. The specific objectives pursued are to provide
patients access to promising therapies and to provide an additional option for facilitate
pharmaceutical companies to access the market. Reimbursement through a MEA is limited
in the time.