Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8148
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Publication type: Journal Article
McCarthy R.
Direct-to-consumer ads and cosmetic pharmacology
Drug Benefit Trends 1998 Jun; 10:18
Abstract:
The influence of direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising in fueling consumer demand for drugs such as sildenafil citrate (Viagra) that are not a medical necessity but enhance lifestyle are discussed. Various utilization management strategies for dealing with advertising-stimulated patient demand for lifestyle drugs within the managed care setting are explored.