The impact of direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertising on the pharmaceutical salesperson/doctor relationship : a pilot study
Abstract
In the world of business there are few industries that have challenged and overcome the world's economic troubles, that industry is pharmaceuticals. This industry has managed to stay one of the most lucrative businesses in the world because of its ability to adapt and the marketing skill to boost profits. This is achieved primarily through the pharmaceutical company's pharmaceutical representatives. These salespeople visit doctors and make them aware of their company's products and benefits.
Since 1997, pharmaceutical companies have approached their business in a new way. The FDA approved Direct-to-Consumer advertising seen on T.V. and various other forms of media allowed these pharmaceutical companies to reach a whole new consumer. This reached their ultimate consumer, which had not been targeted before. As will be seen in this research, this advertising has had an affect on its target, whether that be the patient, the doctor, or the pharmaceutical salesperson. This is considered a pilot study because it is the beginning of research that will be done on the effects of Direct-to-Consumer advertising on the pharmaceutical salesperson's relationship and marketing approach with the doctor. This study was designed to research and determine the effects, if any, that this new form of advertising has had on how these pharmaceutical reps and their techniques have adjusted to this additional factor. The purpose is to determine if this advertising has had any degree of affect on the pharmaceutical rep and if their parent company has adapted.
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Thesis Completion
2003
Semester
Spring
Advisor
Harris, Judy
Degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
College
College of Business Administration
Degree Program
Marketing
Subjects
Business Administration -- Dissertations, Academic;Dissertations, Academic -- Business Administration;Advertising -- Drugs;Drugs -- Marketing
Format
Identifier
DP0021762
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Cabrera, Brooke A., "The impact of direct-to-consumer (DTC) prescription drug advertising on the pharmaceutical salesperson/doctor relationship : a pilot study" (2003). HIM 1990-2015. 321.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/321