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Social media and prescription drugs: A study

World of DTC Marketing

QUICK READ: A two-month analysis of social media and prescription drugs found the number one reason online health seekers use social media is to share and ask questions about medication side effects. ” – Patients were sharing experiences of switching to, or starting, prescription drugs.

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PBMs and insurers want your prescription money

World of DTC Marketing

For many, these coupons represent the difference between filling a prescription and going without lifesaving care, but there is a lot more here than just a co-pay coupon. When folks can’t afford their out-of-pocket prescription costs, many skip doses–and get sicker. These pricing scams hurt patients as well.

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10 things DTC marketers should focus on in 2021

World of DTC Marketing

KEY TAKEAWAY: Consumer behavior has changed due to the pandemic, and DTC marketers should be aware of how consumers will evaluate and choose prescription drugs. Many organizations have postponed market research due to the pandemic but knowledgeable DTC marketers should be aware of the progressive trends in healthcare.

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How should DTC evolve?

World of DTC Marketing

Advertising is meant to “sell” your product, but the pharma industry is unique because people don’t just see an ad for a prescription drug and run to their doctor. The magazine Momentum has more than 1 million people with MS, families, caregivers. There is a path between awareness and asking for/receiving an Rx.

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The immediate future of DTC

World of DTC Marketing

Business magazines are writing about the “digital future” of healthcare but are consumers ready? Most are OK with telehealth but don’t want patients using telehealth to ask for new prescriptions. Much has changed but a lot is also the same. Some are, but most aren’t.

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Time to rethink the objective of DTC marketing

World of DTC Marketing

The pandemic has affected healthcare dramatically as searches for health information beyond COVID, have skyrocketed and patients have become used to virtual health visits. The last Prevention Magazine study indicated that 7% of DTC TV ads effectively drove patients to ask for/about a medication.

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8 Ways to Enhance the Patient Experience & Drive Leads with QR Codes

Healthcare Success

We know that today’s healthcare consumers want instant and accessible services. . The QR code allows hospitals and healthcare providers to satisfy this need with immediate physician-patient interaction and engagement – all through smartphones and tablets. . History of QR Codes in Healthcare Marketing .

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