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DTC forecasts are not really that reliable

World of DTC Marketing

of all US digital ad spending, which is much smaller than top spenders like retail (21.0%) and financial services (14.6%), but larger than entertainment (5.2%), media (4.7%), and travel (2.4%)” Pharma’s first love will always be TV, and that’s where the most significant slice of the budget goes. END Points.

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Health consumers: A long way off

World of DTC Marketing

Today, just as many people trust retailers and digital companies to help manage their personal health as they do health care providers.18. Consumers are seeking and embracing health outside of the traditional bricks-and-mortar sites of hospitals, doctors’ offices, and diagnostic centers.

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How COVID-19 Has—and Will Continue to—Transform the Pharmacy

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KS&R surveyed retail pharmacists and technicians in May 2020, and the results showed they were optimistic, receiving accolades from customers who voiced appreciation to pharmacy staff. And techs, considered to be the backbone of the retail pharmacy, continue to assume many roles to support daily operations.

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Why You Don’t Always Need a Doctor for Minor Ailments

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You might think you need to rush to the doctor, but the truth is, many of these minor ailments can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) medications. OTC medications are drugs you can buy without a prescription. Imagine if everyone with a mild fever went to see a doctor – the system would collapse. What Are OTC Medications?

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4 Ways to Meet the Needs of an Increasing Health-conscious Audience

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Consider the SmartLabel Digital Transparency Initiative, which was created by the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Industry Association under the manufacturing companies’ and retailers’ parity-based entity called the Trading Partner Alliance in 2016. Prescription refills can now be placed with a simple click on a patient portal.

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Amazon unveils $5 subscription service for generics

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In return, “members can get as many eligible medications as they need”, according to Dr Vin Gupta, chief medical officer at the retail giant’s Amazon Pharmacy business, which will run RxPass. The drugs can be delivered on either a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on the needs of patients.

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New Strategies for the Now Everywhere Point of Care

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Often, these moments are happening in the presence of their healthcare provider (HCP), especially in-person at doctor’s offices. They can also seek care at retail health clinics associated with their local pharmacy, sign up for subscription/membership-based care such as One Medical, or download care-based apps like BetterHelp or Talkspace.