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Health literacy is a huge problem

World of DTC Marketing

Over one-third struggle with basic health tasks, such as following prescription-drug directions. University of Connecticut, 2007.). Less than half of Americans are proficient readers, and only 12% are considered by the country’s health department to be “health-literate”. Nearly 36 percent of adults in the U.S. Trujillo, S.

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Effective Pharma Ad Types & Stats

Pharma Marketing Network

This type of advertising is crucial in promoting new drugs and informing healthcare professionals about their benefits and potential side effects. “Direct-to-Consumer Advertising of Prescription Drugs.” “The Impact of Direct-to-Consumer Advertising on Prescription Drug Spending.” ” U.S.

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Beating the Big C

Pharmaceutical Technology

Between 2003 and 2005 global sales for cancer-treating drugs grew by 40% According to IMS Health, who tracks prescription drug sales, the global market for cancer drugs is still growing rapidly with around $48bn spent on oncology products in 2008; a figure which accounts for 17% of worldwide pharmaceutical sales.