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HCPs use of digital

World of DTC Marketing

The value proposition to HCP marketers is different from the value proposition that physicians want. They need to use the power of online to connect physicians and share information. When I worked on an Oncology drug, we included a forum where physicians could post questions to thought leaders on the drug.

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DTC as part of an integrated strategy

World of DTC Marketing

The research showed that patients wanted to understand how the drug works and the potential side effects. Patients who experienced side one or more side effects were more likely to delay or stop treatment. Most physicians are trained in medicine and rely on their experiences to understand patients.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

World of DTC Marketing

They research the drug online and ask their physician about it if they decide it’s a treatment option. 3hree: DTC marketing minimizes the side effects of prescription drugs – One of the top pages within prescription drug websites continues to be “safety information.” Again this is not true.

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The Weight Loss Medication Dilemma: A Physician’s Perspective

PM360

Survey any physician if they’ve been asked by a patient about a prescription weight loss medication and you’ll hear a resounding “yes.” The recent Sermo Barometer confirms that 89% of 300+ global practitioners have seen an increase in patients proactively requesting prescription weight loss medications.

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Can pharma really leverage social media?

World of DTC Marketing

People between 18 and 24 years of age tend to discuss health and wellness issues on social networks twice as much as those between the ages of 45 and 54 (getpushing.com), and of those between 18 and 24 years of age, 90% say they trust medical information shared on social networks.

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What Physicians Want from Pharma—And Where—During Diagnosis and Treatment

PM360

For life sciences commercial teams, effectively engaging physicians and supporting them with education on the evolving science around products and conditions requires a deep understanding of physician content needs and channel preferences. physicians across 15 specialties, treating more than 95 conditions. Among all U.S.

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Um, about that diabetes drug that helped patients lose weight

World of DTC Marketing

Wegovy’s most common side effects were gastrointestinal problems, including nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, which 80% of patients reported, according to USA Today. But, will physicians tell patients that results depend on lifestyle intervention and a low-calorie diet?