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Even on social media “listen to the doctor”

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Unfortunately, there is a lot of false and bad information online. To get accurate information, follow one of the many physicians online. The amount of critical health information online is an enormous problem. He is easy to understand, but, more importantly, I trust his information over any media outlet.

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What is pharma’s responsibility for online health information?

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adults use the Internet, and 61% have looked for health or medical information on the Internet. Additionally, 49% have accessed a website that provides information about a specific medical condition or problem. Many people get health information from the Internet but are left on their own to determine if it’s credible.

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It’s getting harder to launch a new drug to physicians

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SUMMARY: Physicians are tired and overwhelmed with medical information on new drugs. They don’t have the time to sit in the office and search for more information, and they feel that pharma is giving them “too much” information. The post It’s getting harder to launch a new drug to physicians.

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Marketing to physicians

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QUICK READ: Reaching physicians with key brand messages isn’t hard, but the online landscape has become crowded with many players. By far, Medscape is still number one in physician reach , and medical journal advertising has been proven to result in more branded Rx’s. million physicians worldwide, in multiple languages.

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Just how bad is Facebook health information? Really bad

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SUMMARY: The health information on Facebook is a danger to anyone who reads it. Facebook should post a warning on every page that deals with health issues that informs people that their physician is still their best source of information. The post <b>Just how bad is Facebook health information?</b><i>

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Reaching HCPs online

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Zoom Rx recently polled HCPs and found 78% of physicians want to maintain some contact with pharma reps. The most desired information doctors now want is about patient assistance programs, with 49% saying they want pharma reps to provide that information. 1ne: Medscape – Still number one with physicians.

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HCPs use of digital

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HCPs increasingly turn to trusted colleagues on digital networks for reliable information. When visiting a doctor, it’s pretty common to see a doctor going from room to room with laptops. The value proposition to HCP marketers is different from the value proposition that physicians want.