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Metformin helps manage weight gain side effect of SGAs

European Pharmaceutical Review

SGAs used to treat bipolar disorder are often effective at helping young patients’ mental health improve but can have significant side effects including elevated blood pressure and glucose, increased appetite, as well as weight gain.

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Preventative approach could reduce immunotherapy side effects

European Pharmaceutical Review

New research from the US indicates that a prophylactic treatment before immunotherapy can significantly reduce the rate of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in multiple myeloma patients. Immunotherapy drugs like teclistamab can result in potentially fatal side effects, including CRS and immune cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS).

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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. I also found an abundance of medication misinformation based on personal experiences and hearsay.

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Um, about that diabetes drug that helped patients lose weight

World of DTC Marketing

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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DTC Study: Marketers misaligned with online health seeker needs

World of DTC Marketing

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. TV spots are the number one way people learn about new pharma products.

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DTC as part of an integrated strategy

World of DTC Marketing

DTC marketers spend a lot of time and money gaining insights into patients and caregivers. That information should be shared with HCPs and insurers to understand better the barriers and opportunities of treating patients. The research showed that patients wanted to understand how the drug works and the potential side effects.

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Ethical Considerations in Medical Sales: Maintaining Integrity in a Competitive Industry

Rep-Lite

The medical sales industry plays a crucial role in connecting healthcare providers with innovative medical products and technologies. While the goal is ultimately to improve patient outcomes, the competitive nature of the industry can sometimes lead to ethical dilemmas. Let’s explore!

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