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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. The posts that led to the highest engagement were around potential side effects. ” 2wo: “Try this.”

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DTC marketers addicted to TV

World of DTC Marketing

At Lilly, we had something called “the healthcare transaction model.” They want to know about side effects and costs but “what’s in it for me?” Yesterday I was interviewed by a reporter from a major business magazine who wanted to know why drug companies spend so much on TV.

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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? HCP’s want to ensure they are aware of the risks and possible side effects of new therapies. 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. Pharma websites need to evolve.

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Effective Pharma Ad Types & Stats

Pharma Marketing Network

This type of advertising is aimed directly at the consumer and can take various forms, including television commercials, print ads in magazines, and online advertisements. This type of advertising is crucial in promoting new drugs and informing healthcare professionals about their benefits and potential side effects.

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Effective Pharma Ad Types & Stats

Pharma Marketing Network

This type of advertising is aimed directly at the consumer and can take various forms, including television commercials, print ads in magazines, and online advertisements. This type of advertising is crucial in promoting new drugs and informing healthcare professionals about their benefits and potential side effects.

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10 New Solutions, Strategies, and Devices to Boost Adherence

PM360

One reason for this growth is an increasing demand for personalized healthcare technologies as patients look for advances in how healthcare is delivered following the pandemic. KEEP was named in the top 100 best inventions list in TIME magazine following its launch in 2020. Furthermore, it is estimated to reach $6.5