Evolution of Rx Drug Promotion: Researchers Eye Data Brokers, Digital Tools, Global Influencers
Executive Summary
US FDA staff acknowledge the challenge of assessing promotions on the internet as experts note trends and topics for future research, including the use of metadata and embedded advertisements, TikTok promotions, and DTC ads extending into countries that prohibit them.
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