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Thursday pharma headlines

World of DTC Marketing

prescriptions of finasteride, as the drug is known, for hair loss increased to over 2.4 The company decided there were too few reports of serious depression and suicidal behavior and not enough specifics about those cases to warrant more than “routine” monitoring of safety data. Newly unsealed court documents show that Merck and U.S.

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UK approves prescription-only melatonin drug for childhood ADHD

Pharmaceutical Technology

Melatonin has a prescription-only status and is strictly regulated in the UK, making this the first time it has been approved for use in this indication. Colonis Pharma is a subsidiary company within Clinigen. Prescription-only vs OTC. The therapy is listed in October’s drug tariff at £155.57 ($171.91) for a 150ml bottle.

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The 2024 PM360 Pharma Choice Awards – Philantrophic Gold Winner

PM360

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness and TOM (Tikkun Olam Makers) The Prescription Paper Pill Bottle An innovative alternative to plastic, the Prescription Paper Pill Bottle is 100% compostable with no artificial glue and no toxic dye. It’s open-source design meets FDA requirements for safety and protection.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

World of DTC Marketing

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. 2wo: DTC marketing is one of the reasons prescription drugs cost so much. DTC ads raise awareness around health conditions.

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Should we be worried about pharma’s supply chain?

World of DTC Marketing

QUICK READ: Pharma supply chain issues are a concern for us all but especially patients. Hedley Rees has written a book on pharma supply chains that is eye-opening and downright scary. We need a 21st-century approach that puts patient safety first. In other words, money over safety. Patients should be scared.

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Elements of a great pharma website

World of DTC Marketing

6ix: Safety information needs context. 9ine: “Why aren’t pharma websites updated?” In the top pharma product websites that we showed groups, they really disliked the website’s overall appearance and described it as “cold and unappealing.” First impressions are 94% design-related.

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DTC forecasts are not really that reliable

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: According to eMarketer, “in 2020, spending on digital advertising in the healthcare and pharma industry will grow by 14.2% One area I do agree with them is that “healthcare and pharma will make up 7.1% One area I do agree with them is that “healthcare and pharma will make up 7.1% to reach $9.53

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