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Novo’s obesity drug has serious warnings and barriers to overcome

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The media headlines promise weight loss for diabetes patients, but Norvo’s new drug is in the same class as other drugs and carries many warnings. Can diabetes patients really stay adherent to a drug for 63 weeks in which 85% of patients report GI side effects and will insurance cover the cost?

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As FDA puts CAR-T safety under microscope, researchers dig into adverse events record of BCMA therapies

Fierce Pharma

BCMA-targeted therapies are transforming care for multiple myeloma patients. But these immunotherapies also come with various potentially dangerous side effects. |

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Um, about that diabetes drug that helped patients lose weight

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Yet the media has led with “diabetes drug leads to major weight loss” Will doctors inform patients? Wegovy’s most common side effects were gastrointestinal problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, which 80% of patients reported, according to USA Today.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

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Here are some myths around DTC marketing: 1ne: DTC ads result in patients asking for prescriptions they don’t need. Today, people don’t see a DTC TV ad and run to their doctor to ask for an Rx. ” Patients want to understand how the drug works and the potential side effects before starting therapy.

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DTC Study: Marketers misaligned with online health seeker needs

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It’s more about weighing the benefit against the potential side effects. Diabetes patients, for example, rely on social media to see what others are saying about new treatments, while psoriasis patients want to know the differences between treatments. Their doctor was a distant second.

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Experts flag eye inflammation reports tied to Apellis' geographic atrophy med Syfovre

Fierce Pharma

The news sent Apellis' share price down 32% to $52.62 by Monday afternoon.

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What’s the most significant change in DTC?

World of DTC Marketing

The days of someone seeing an ad for a prescription drug and rushing to ask their doctor about it have replaced the quest for more information, usually online. Today patients and caregivers want to know more about the product’s side effects and cost, and they also want to hear from current patients.