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DTC as part of an integrated strategy

World of DTC Marketing

The research showed that patients wanted to understand how the drug works and the potential side effects. Patients who experienced side one or more side effects were more likely to delay or stop treatment. Most physicians are trained in medicine and rely on their experiences to understand patients.

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

World of DTC Marketing

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

World of DTC Marketing

DTC ads do NOT lead to unnecessary Rxs. They research the drug online and ask their physician about it if they decide it’s a treatment option. 3hree: DTC marketing minimizes the side effects of prescription drugs – One of the top pages within prescription drug websites continues to be “safety information.”

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Influencer marketing in pharma

World of DTC Marketing

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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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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Can pharma really leverage social media?

World of DTC Marketing

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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Leading speciality pharmacies in pharma

Pharmaceutical Technology

Speciality pharmacies play a crucial role in medication dosing, disease and side effects management, and patient care. Communication and follow-up with the physician. Patient education and medication adverse effect counselling. Adherence management. Benefits investigation. Patient monitoring for safety and efficacy.