But does it really increase sales? We’re talking drugs that are prescribed by a doctor. Or do people not buy and take their statins unless they see a tv ad?
That should scare everyone and I’m not sure why it doesn’t. They wouldn’t be advertising them if it didn’t increase sales, which probably means oncologists aren’t always prescribing what’s best.
As far as other medications, most people don’t go to the doctor regularly. Even if they did, they would probably need to inquire about their condition to have the doctor think of updating anything.
I remember having to personally call a doctor and ask them to stop prescribing a drug because it was pretty much malpractice to not use the newer approved drug from another company.