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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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DTC as part of an integrated strategy

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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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There are instances when TV (DTC) is NOT a good idea

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OPENING: TV is great at creating awareness, but it can also scare patients away if one of your side effects is “may lead to death.” ” I understand that DTC marketers are in love with TV even though it’s becoming less effective. .” Heart problems.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

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DTC ads do NOT lead to unnecessary Rxs. Here are some myths around DTC marketing: 1ne: DTC ads result in patients asking for prescriptions they don’t need. They research the drug online and ask their physician about it if they decide it’s a treatment option. DTC ads raise awareness around health conditions.

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Can pharma really leverage social media?

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According to MedData Group, 72% of physicians surveyed were active on Facebook weekly, and 38% were active on Instagram and LinkedIn weekly. The types of professional content on Facebook that physicians are most likely to engage with include continuing medical education opportunities (37%) and physician online community information (31%).

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Influencer marketing in pharma

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Google Trends has reported that the top search terms for Wegovy besides weight loss are “Wegovy cost” and “Wegovy side effects.” People want to know about product costs and, more importantly, product side effects. ” Can influencers persuade people to ask for Wegovy?

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The fairytale of DTC TV ads

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Using the same ads to advertise prescription drugs repeatedly is a waste of money and doesn’t lead to sales. Each disease state has unique patient behaviors, and decision matrix’s for going from awareness to asking for an Rx. The MS market is a great example. DTC managers are often surprised by the results. Running T.V.