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A New Era in Pharma DTC Marketing: Trust Over TV Spots

World of DTC Marketing

For decades, the image of pharmaceutical direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketing has been defined by glossy TV commercials: smiling patients, soft music, lengthy lists of side effects spoken at a rapid pace, and vague promises of a better life. Being honest about side effects—not burying them in fine print or fast talk.

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No! DTC Ads Should Not Be Banned

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DTC ads are misleading, overly influential, and contribute to rising healthcare costs. The bill reflects a long-standing concern that pharmaceutical companies are too aggressive in marketing prescription drugs to the public, often at the expense of public health. What’s Driving Prescriptions? Their argument?

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Ozempic: Weight Loss Miracle or Medical Mistake?

World of DTC Marketing

And suddenly, everyone wants a prescription. The weight loss side effect is real—but it’s just that: a side effect. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue. There’s another darker side to Ozempic’s popularity: shortages. Celebrities endorse it. More serious ones?

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It’s Time to Admit: In an Era of High Distrust, Pharma DTC TV Ads Are Ineffective

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For decades, pharma companies have relied on direct-to-consumer (DTC) television ads to build awareness and drive demand for prescription drugs. They may be increasingly out of step with how patients make healthcare decisions today. That’s because patients don’t follow a linear path from ad exposure to prescription. They search.

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Lilly has a new blockbuster

World of DTC Marketing

When it comes to losing weight, Americans want shortcuts, and if it’s a prescription drug, it doesn’t matter. Mounjaro, Lilly’s new diabetes drug, is sure to be in high demand initially after launch, but patients should be aware of its side effects. Will patients look past those side effects to lose weight?

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Good Rx? Actually not

World of DTC Marketing

When they say compare prescription drug prices, they mean the cost of a prescription if you aren’t using insurance. When you use GoodRx, ALL that data regarding your prescription transaction is collected and stored. And advertising? GoodRx employs people to dig into it analyze it. And they use and sell that data.

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Are new weight loss drugs an answer or problem?

World of DTC Marketing

A Harvard study found that almost half of Americans are expected to be obese by 2030, accounting for up to 18 percent of healthcare spending on related conditions, ranging from heart disease and stroke to osteoarthritis. . It has to persuade patients to sign up for some heinous side effects.