Drug Ads - Do You Pay Attention to Them?

Hello All:

I was amazed at a new survey that was released by USA Today/Harvard Medical School about how effective drug ads are (I blogged about the study here).

I must say that I am shocked by the results of the study... I cannot believe that people run to their doctor to get a prescription because of an ad.

Have you ever done that?

 

* 53% of respondents said that drug advertising is a good thing
* 37% say they had asked their doctor to prescribe a medicine that they saw on television
* Only 23% say they are bothered by drug advertising

Shocked as well!

And:

Really impressive...Never got it, and That Seems Crazy!

 

that's crazy
I would of never expected anyone paid attentiont o them

 

Maste:

It completely blew my mind as well... I would never go to a doctor and ask for a drug.

 

Indeed.
Wondering if it will be the future niche here on the web too.
But i won't be able to believe on it.

 

Well, I'm kind of neutral of the drug ads, but I'm will never use it myself ( I will only advice the drug abusers to go for a rehab...)

 

Just so we are clear... I was referencing legal prescription medicines in my posting.