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Drug side effects should be easier to understand

World of DTC Marketing

According to the AMA one of the key reasons for non-adherence is that patients may be frightened of potential side effects. Additionally, patients report not taking their medication because they may have witnessed side effects experienced by a friend or family member who was taking the same or similar medication.

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Social media and prescription drugs: A study

World of DTC Marketing

QUICK READ: A two-month analysis of social media and prescription drugs found the number one reason online health seekers use social media is to share and ask questions about medication side effects. The posts that led to the highest engagement were around potential side effects. ” 2wo: “Try this.”

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DTC Study: Marketers misaligned with online health seeker needs

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: People are going online more and more to sarch for health information after seeing a DTC pharma TV spot. It’s more about weighing the benefit against the potential side effects. 2wo: By far, going online for more information was the next step to learn about new treatments. WebMD is still number one.

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What We’re Still Getting Wrong in Cancer Care — Glaring Gaps in the Face of Astonishing Advancements

MedCity News

Amidst the distress caused by a cancer diagnosis, patients are left to sort through vast amounts of information, treatment options, and concerns around efficacy and side effects, while juggling other life activities.

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

Fierce Pharma

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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Metformin helps manage weight gain side effect of SGAs

European Pharmaceutical Review

SGAs used to treat bipolar disorder are often effective at helping young patients’ mental health improve but can have significant side effects including elevated blood pressure and glucose, increased appetite, as well as weight gain.

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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.