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FDA looks beyond balance in study of efficacy info

Having analyzed the presentation of risk information in DTC ads and product labeling, FDA is looking at how the potential benefits of prescription drugs are communicated.
 

Mobile pill cap takes social approach to raising compliance

A company that markets a pill cap with a built-in cellular connection puts a social twist on getting patients to take their meds.
 

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Direct Marketing Report: The Digitization of Direct

Pharmas may be venturing deeper into the online space to build meaningful one-to-one relationships with customers, but direct marketing experts say a multichannel approach still works best to move the ROI needle and boost compliance. Ben Comer reports on several programs that target the inbox as well as the mailbox
 

DTC Report: Flat is the New Up

After a sharp downturn, consumer ad outlays have stabilized. Advertisers are spending again, but with budgets under pressure, they're seeking deals, and amid thinning pipelines, they're supporting mature blockbusters later in their lifecycles. Matthew Arnold reports on the trends
 

Advertitis: The Search for a Cure

All too often in pharmaceutical advertising, somewhere between the initial idea and the finished product, the communication—and the originality—disappears. Ross Thomson and Craig Sponseller, MD, explain why it's essential for creative and medical to work seamlessly together
 

The Age of Engagement

There's more to patient programs than simply telling folks what to do. Ben Comer looks at ways to drive actions
 

Making Marketing Dollars Count: Made to Measure

In an age of accountability, where every dollar counts, Deborah Dick-Rath talks to industry insiders about how they can make a measurable difference in their marketing mix
 

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