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BMS’ KarXT nears schizophrenia approval, but AbbVie and others wait in the wings

PharmaVoice

With fewer side effects, the new wave of upcoming drugs could improve patient adherence, and the competition for a large projected market is getting fierce.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

World of DTC Marketing

Drug pricing is done by internal teams who look at what the market will bear and the competitive landscape. 3hree: DTC marketing minimizes the side effects of prescription drugs – One of the top pages within prescription drug websites continues to be “safety information.” Again, this is a huge misunderstanding.

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Biogen: This train wreck was due

World of DTC Marketing

The company was riding high on their MS drugs, but the competition was on the way. The MS community, which is very active on social media, complained about the side effects of Biogen’s drug while praising new competitors’ drugs. Biogen went from being agile biotech to big pharma. Trouble was on the way, though.

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Biogen: It’s a cruel business world

World of DTC Marketing

2wo: The competition’s MS drugs were better – The MS market is lucrative, and competitors launched products that were better than Biogen’s with fewer side effects discussed by the MS community online. They became a big pharma company and lost some of the people who made Biogen such great biotech.

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Should you change your DTC marketing buckets?

World of DTC Marketing

However, clickstream analysis via Alexa clearly shows that TV ads also lead to searches for competitive treatments. What we are seeing is that there is a direct correlation between TV ads for new treatments and website visitors. We also see a decline in trust in social media posts about branded prescription drugs.

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Pharma Marketing Strategies: Unlocking Success in a Competitive Industry

Pharma Marketing Network

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction 2 Understanding Pharma Marketing 3 Key Pharma Marketing Strategies 4 Embracing Digital Transformation 5 Building Trust with HCPs 6 Conclusion Introduction In the pharma industry, marketing isnt just about selling; its about creating value in an ultra-competitive space.

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Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug: What’s the price tag on hope?

World of DTC Marketing

Since that time, Biogen’s MS drugs have faced intense competition as MS patients continue to vent on social media that the Biogen drug has nasty side effects. After the CEO departed the sinking ship, new management pinned all their hopes on the Biogen drug for Alzheimer’s.

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