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The Weight Loss Medication Dilemma: A Physician’s Perspective

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Survey any physician if they’ve been asked by a patient about a prescription weight loss medication and you’ll hear a resounding “yes.” The recent Sermo Barometer confirms that 89% of 300+ global practitioners have seen an increase in patients proactively requesting prescription weight loss medications.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

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SUMMARY: DTC marketing is not the reason why prescription drugs cost so much. 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.

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A realistic view of healthcare in 2022

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1ne: The value proposition of prescription drugs still outweighs potential side effects – Wegovy’s demand quickly exceeded supply after the FDA approved once-weekly semaglutide injections. People don’t want to lose weight through diet and exercise if they can lose it through a prescription drug.

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Can pharma really leverage social media?

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People between 18 and 24 years of age tend to discuss health and wellness issues on social networks twice as much as those between the ages of 45 and 54 (getpushing.com), and of those between 18 and 24 years of age, 90% say they trust medical information shared on social networks. What about social media options? of adults aged 60 and over.

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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. 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. Running T.V.

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Um, about that diabetes drug that helped patients lose weight

World of DTC Marketing

Wegovy’s most common side effects were gastrointestinal problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, which 80% of patients reported, according to USA Today. But, will physicians tell patients that results depend on lifestyle intervention and a low-calorie diet?

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Engaging the Audience Hiding in Plain View

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On the HCP side, marketers tend to allocate the bulk of their investment on medical doctors as, historically, they have been the primary prescribers. The chart below summarizes the percentage of NP/PA RX and NBRx medications highlighting the penetration of NP/PA activity across a range of specialties.