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Dear FDA: WTF?

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The FDA wants to look at how certain brand names affect consumer and health care providers’ perceptions about the efficacy and the medical conditions for which they’re indicated. This is just another example of how clueless the FDA is regarding patient behavior and prescription drugs. The post Dear FDA: WTF?

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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. The FDA needs to study what people do when they see a DTC ad. Here are some myths around DTC marketing: 1ne: DTC ads result in patients asking for prescriptions they don’t need. DTC ads raise awareness around health conditions.

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Is DTC effective?

World of DTC Marketing

Among the 26% of respondents who talked to a health care provider about a specific prescription drug they saw advertised, 16% said they received a prescription for the advertised drug. Online research is used to evaluate new prescription drugs. The FDA can be myopic when researching how consumers view and react to DTC.

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“Game-changing” obesity drug over-promising?

World of DTC Marketing

Novo Nordisk has admitted that it would not be able to keep up, adding that it would likely take until early 2022 for the supply to stabilize and that some patients “are experiencing an approximate one month or longer delay in filling prescriptions for Wegovy.” Click to Tweet.

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Pharma Marketing Keyword Research for PPC

Pharma Marketing Network

Regulatory Restrictions on Keyword Use Pharmaceutical ads must comply with regulations from organizations like the FDA (U.S.) , MHRA (UK) , and EMA (EU). Many terms, particularly those related to prescription drugs, require fair balance, risk disclosures, and approved messaging. Januvia prescription cost) and non-branded (e.g.,

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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. Improve patient engagement with valuable content and resources.

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Understanding Referral Marketing in Pharma

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharma companies are increasingly leveraging referral systems through peer ambassador programs, physician-to-physician education, and even digitally enabled patient communities. Every message, endorsement, or testimonial must meet FDA, FTC, and local privacy regulations. However, referral marketing isnt without its challenges.