Sunshine Isn't Enough: Time for Change in Industry/Prescriber Relationships
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
Pharmaceutical companies understandably feel that critics of their marketing practices don’t always tell the whole story. But they cannot afford to ignore consumer attitudes about their relationships with providers. Consumers are sending a clear message: Sunshine isn’t enough; the relationships need to change.
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