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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

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SUMMARY: DTC marketing is not the reason why prescription drugs cost so much. DTC ads do NOT lead to unnecessary Rxs. 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.

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Uniqueness if pharma DTC

World of DTC Marketing

Some will lead to more online research, while others may not. Most of the media stories, however, leave out the possible drug side effects, which are serious. Will the target audience see this drug as a solution to losing weight and minimizing side effects?

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What’s the most significant change in DTC?

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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.

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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. Given the lack of new DRC studies, we decided to take some of the money we earned to let one of our team lead a quantitative online DTC study. TV spots are the number one way people learn about new pharma products.

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The fairytale of DTC TV ads

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Using the same ads to advertise prescription drugs repeatedly is a waste of money and doesn’t lead to sales. A Prevention Magazine study dated had prescription DTC ads as being 7% effective in driving new Rx’s. ” Ninety-two percent of U.S. Nowhere is this clearer than in pharma DTC TV ads. Running T.V.

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A scientific approach to irrational consumer choices

World of DTC Marketing

” So, are we supposed to believe that better images in DTC ads lead to patients asking for an Rx? Ad recall is essential for CPGs, but for prescription drugs, the question that’s missing is “what action did it lead to? What people seem to be interested in are drug side effects vs. efficacy.

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Influencer marketing in pharma

World of DTC Marketing

People are turning to their favorite Instagram stars, Twitter personalities, and YouTubers for advice and recommendations on purchasing decisions, but does this apply to prescription drugs? Google Trends has reported that the top search terms for Wegovy besides weight loss are “Wegovy cost” and “Wegovy side effects.”

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