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

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But these immunotherapies also come with various potentially dangerous side effects. | A new study examined side effect reports of BMCA immunotherapies from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System, hoping to help inform doctors in their treatment decisions.

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

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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? Wegovy’s most common side effects were gastrointestinal problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting which was reported by 80% of patients according to USA Today.

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

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Apellis Pharmaceuticals' Syfovre, after achieving the first FDA approval for advanced eye disease geographic atrophy, has been associated with rare but severe side effects, according to the America | The American Society of Retinal Specialists sent out a note to doctors on Saturday warning of eye inflammation cases in patients who took Syfovre, (..)

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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. Still, we’re finding that people are more interested in potential “side effects,” especially a side effect that compromises their immune system or causes GI upset. Their doctor was a distant second.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

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Today, people don’t see a DTC TV ad and run to their doctor to ask for an Rx. 3hree: DTC marketing minimizes the side effects of prescription drugs – One of the top pages within prescription drug websites continues to be “safety information.” Still, the gatekeeper continues to be their doctor.

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There are instances when TV (DTC) is NOT a good idea

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OPENING: TV is great at creating awareness, but it can also scare patients away if one of your side effects is “may lead to death.” ” I understand that DTC marketers are in love with TV even though it’s becoming less effective. .” On top of these side effects is the common side effect of diarrhea.

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HCPs use of digital

World of DTC Marketing

When visiting a doctor, it’s pretty common to see a doctor going from room to room with laptops. More and more, I am hearing that pharma is NOT part of the digital conversation while talking to other doctors and going to independent health resource sites. It’s no secret that HCPs are using digital more and more.