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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: DTC marketing is not the reason why prescription drugs cost so much. Here are some myths around DTC marketing: 1ne: DTC ads result in patients asking for prescriptions they don’t need. Today, people don’t see a DTC TV ad and run to their doctor to ask for an Rx. DTC ads do NOT lead to unnecessary Rxs.

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Are new weight loss drugs an answer or problem?

World of DTC Marketing

But before the company can make Wegovy mainstream, it has to convince doctors to prescribe it and insurers and governments to pay for it. It has to persuade patients to sign up for some heinous side effects. Even if Novo Nordisk can win doctors over, it faces a more significant challenge in convincing reluctant payers.

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How to Work with Patient Advocates, Influencers, and Ambassadors

PM360

When asked how pharma companies could earn more trust from patients, lower drug prices and other financially supported access to treatment ranked as the top things patients would want to see along with more educational resources and support of government policies to protect patients’ rights. Different patients have unique needs.