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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. ” – Patients were sharing experiences of switching to, or starting, prescription drugs.

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The fairytale of DTC TV ads

World of DTC Marketing

Using the same ads to advertise prescription drugs repeatedly is a waste of money and doesn’t lead to sales. A Prevention Magazine study dated had prescription DTC ads as being 7% effective in driving new Rx’s. ” Ninety-two percent of U.S. Nowhere is this clearer than in pharma DTC TV ads.

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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? Most are OK with telehealth but don’t want patients using telehealth to ask for new prescriptions. HCP’s want to ensure they are aware of the risks and possible side effects of new therapies.

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Time to rethink the objective of DTC marketing

World of DTC Marketing

The last Prevention Magazine study indicated that 7% of DTC TV ads effectively drove patients to ask for/about a medication. Social media is part of our online lives, but too many people believe what they read regarding health information and prescription drugs. Pharma websites need to evolve.

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10 New Solutions, Strategies, and Devices to Boost Adherence

PM360

The combined solution enables health plans and self-insured employers to realize immediate pharmacy cost savings and near-term medical cost reductions by integrating Levrx’s plan-specific and real-time prescription insights into the Adhere Platform medication optimization offerings. The Andaman7 Platform Solution. Vincent Keunen.

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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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