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LifeMD Launches GLP-1 Weight Management Program

MedCity News

Through LifeMD’s new weight management program, consumers can gain access to GLP-1 prescriptions like Ozempic and Wegovy, clinical support, lab testing, education and more.

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Meet Zuri — The Startup That Just Launched to Help People Navigate Infertility

MedCity News

Its platform provides resources for patients who are trying to conceive — including telehealth, at-home testing, prescriptions, mental health services, education and care coordination. A new startup named Zuri Fertility recently launched.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: DTC marketing is not the reason why prescription drugs cost so much. Here are some myths around DTC marketing: 1ne: DTC ads result in patients asking for prescriptions they don’t need. 2wo: DTC marketing is one of the reasons prescription drugs cost so much. DTC ads raise awareness around health conditions.

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Dear FDA: WTF?

World of DTC Marketing

This is just another example of how clueless the FDA is regarding patient behavior and prescription drugs. Some patients love the brand of prescription drugs they take because simply “they work” Pharma companies do study brand names, but that’s only about the overall branding of the product. The post Dear FDA: WTF?

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Health literacy is a huge problem

World of DTC Marketing

Over one-third struggle with basic health tasks, such as following prescription-drug directions. When patients receive written health communication materials that don’t match their reading level, patient education is not effective. Nearly 36 percent of adults in the U.S. In other words, it’s a huge problem.

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Pharma Digital Marketing: Strategies to Boost Engagement and Drive ROI for Pharma Brands

Pharma Marketing Network

Drive prescription intent by educating HCPs about the latest drug advancements. Pharma brands like Pfizer, Novartis, and Eli Lilly have successfully used digital marketing to enhance patient education, improve physician engagement, and boost drug adoption. If your brand isnt providing educational content, someone else will.

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New Prescription Migraine Drugs Aren’t Resonating with Patients—Here’s How Pharma Can Boost Uptake

PM360

Despite a slew of prescription options and widespread advertising pushes, most patients are sticking with over-the-counter (OTC) remedies rather than trying new preventive medications, according to Phreesia Life Sciences’ survey results collected from more than 4,000 patients checking in for their doctors’ appointments in July 2021.