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Can pharma really leverage social media?

World of DTC Marketing

Tik-Tok, Instagram, and other social media channels may soon be overwhelmed with pharma companies’ content, but is it a good idea? According to MedData Group, 72% of physicians surveyed were active on Facebook weekly, and 38% were active on Instagram and LinkedIn weekly. What about social media options?

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The Weight Loss Medication Dilemma: A Physician’s Perspective

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Survey any physician if they’ve been asked by a patient about a prescription weight loss medication and you’ll hear a resounding “yes.” If you ask physicians where they think patients heard about these medications, I predict they’ll say from an influencer. 1 I predict this number will only steadily increase.

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DTC as part of an integrated strategy

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The research showed that patients wanted to understand how the drug works and the potential side effects. Patients who experienced side one or more side effects were more likely to delay or stop treatment. Most physicians are trained in medicine and rely on their experiences to understand patients.

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Um, about that diabetes drug that helped patients lose weight

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Yet the media has led with “diabetes drug leads to major weight loss” Will doctors inform patients? Wegovy’s most common side effects were gastrointestinal problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, which 80% of patients reported, according to USA Today.

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Why DTC isn’t, and is, marketing

World of DTC Marketing

DTC pharma marketers must acknowledge that people’s days of seeing a TV ad and running to their doctor to ask for the product are all but gone. ” According to media headlines, I’ve been following the “buzz” around the new diabetes drugs that promise weight loss. 2wo : Content shouldn’t be stagnant.

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The immediate future of DTC

World of DTC Marketing

Yes, telehealth has grown substantially, but that’s because patients are afraid of going into doctor’s offices. Once vaccination levels reach critical mass, people will once again return to their physician’s offices. HCP’s want to ensure they are aware of the risks and possible side effects of new therapies.

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Getting an Rx does not address health problems

World of DTC Marketing

Lilly’s new diabetes drug is being talked about all over social media because of its weight loss properties, but what’s not mentioned is that it requires a diet modification and has side effects that can cause more severe health issues. Why don’t doctors have the “the talk”?

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