HRT vs. supplements
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Dietary Supplement Education Alliance is spending "in the five figures" to develop video news release (VNR) promoting supplement ingredients as alternatives to hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms. Slated for release in early to mid August, the VNR will be accessible by every TV station in U.S. for possible inclusion in local news health segments. Two- to three-minute feature will include interviews with two Los Angeles-based doctors. Supplement marketers also are stepping up PR efforts following studies raising concerns about safety of long-term HRT use. GlaxoSmithKline (Remifemin) reps are now calling on family practitioners as well as OB/GYNs. Novogen is alerting independent pharmacists about safety, efficacy of its Promensil supplement, while Rexall (Sundown Menopause Support) is planning additional in-store promotions that may reference articles on HRT studies...