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Influencer marketing in pharma

World of DTC Marketing

Can pharma leverage influencer marketing? People are turning to their favorite Instagram stars, Twitter personalities, and YouTubers for advice and recommendations on purchasing decisions, but does this apply to prescription drugs? Influencers have already been talking about pharma. The post Influencer marketing in pharma.

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Can pharma really leverage social media?

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Tik-Tok, Instagram, and other social media channels may soon be overwhelmed with pharma companies’ content, but is it a good idea? According to MedData Group, 72% of physicians surveyed were active on Facebook weekly, and 38% were active on Instagram and LinkedIn weekly. What about social media options?

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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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New Prescription Migraine Drugs Aren’t Resonating with Patients—Here’s How Pharma Can Boost Uptake

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Despite a slew of prescription options and widespread advertising pushes, most patients are sticking with over-the-counter (OTC) remedies rather than trying new preventive medications, according to Phreesia Life Sciences’ survey results collected from more than 4,000 patients checking in for their doctors’ appointments in July 2021.

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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. Nowhere is this clearer than in pharma DTC TV ads. A Prevention Magazine study dated had prescription DTC ads as being 7% effective in driving new Rx’s. ” Ninety-two percent of U.S.