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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

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SUMMARY: DTC marketing is not the reason why prescription drugs cost so much. DTC ads do NOT lead to unnecessary Rxs. 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.

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What’s the most significant change in DTC?

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The days of someone seeing an ad for a prescription drug and rushing to ask their doctor about it have replaced the quest for more information, usually online. Today patients and caregivers want to know more about the product’s side effects and cost, and they also want to hear from current patients.

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New Prescription Migraine Drugs Aren’t Resonating with Patients—Here’s How Pharma Can Boost Uptake

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Despite a slew of prescription options and widespread advertising pushes, most patients are sticking with over-the-counter (OTC) remedies rather than trying new preventive medications, according to Phreesia Life Sciences’ survey results collected from more than 4,000 patients checking in for their doctors’ appointments in July 2021.

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A realistic view of healthcare in 2022

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1ne: The value proposition of prescription drugs still outweighs potential side effects – Wegovy’s demand quickly exceeded supply after the FDA approved once-weekly semaglutide injections. People don’t want to lose weight through diet and exercise if they can lose it through a prescription drug.

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The fairytale of DTC TV ads

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Using the same ads to advertise prescription drugs repeatedly is a waste of money and doesn’t lead to sales. A Prevention Magazine study dated had prescription DTC ads as being 7% effective in driving new Rx’s. ” Ninety-two percent of U.S. Nowhere is this clearer than in pharma DTC TV ads. Running T.V.

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A scientific approach to irrational consumer choices

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” So, are we supposed to believe that better images in DTC ads lead to patients asking for an Rx? Ad recall is essential for CPGs, but for prescription drugs, the question that’s missing is “what action did it lead to? What people seem to be interested in are drug side effects vs. efficacy.

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DTC Study: Marketers misaligned with online health seeker needs

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It’s more about weighing the benefit against the potential side effects. Given the lack of new DRC studies, we decided to take some of the money we earned to let one of our team lead a quantitative online DTC study. Their doctor was a distant second. Last year was an excellent year for our consulting group.