Journal article
Direct-to-consumer-advertising of prescription medicines: A theoretical approach to understanding
Leadership in Health Services, Vol.20(2), pp.76-84
2007
Abstract
Purpose - The pharmaceutical industry is a leader in research and development investment. New treatments need to be communicated to the market, and consumers are increasingly interested in learning about new drugs. Direct to consumer advertising of prescription medicines (DTCA) is a controversial practice where many of the arguments for and against are not supported by strong evidence. This paper aims to contribute to a research agenda that is forming in this area. Design/methodology/approach - The paper reports on a systematic review that was conducted and applies accepted theoretical models to the DTCA context. The systematic review methodology is widely accepted in the medical sector and is successfully applied here in the marketing field. Findings - The hierarchy of effects model is specifically applied to DTCA with a clear emphasis on consumer rights, empowerment, protection and knowledge. Originality/value - This paper provides healthcare practitioners with insight into how consumers process DTCA messages and provides guidance into how to assist in this message processing.
Details
- Title
- Direct-to-consumer-advertising of prescription medicines: A theoretical approach to understanding
- Authors
- Michael Harker (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of BusinessDebra Harker (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Business
- Publication details
- Leadership in Health Services, Vol.20(2), pp.76-84
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
- Date published
- 2007
- DOI
- 10.1108/17511870710745411
- ISSN
- 1751-1879; 1751-1887
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449308502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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