DTC Spending During Rx Life Yields OTC Switch Market Share
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
To fully capitalize on potential sales, Rx-to-OTC switch sponsors must plan marketing strategies years before a switch is proposed and continue for years after launch, IRI data show. Other factors include working with managed care, product differentiation, pricing and consumer satisfaction.
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