The digital revolution has had a significant positive impact on how doctors’ access pharmaceutical information, especially in the post-COVID-19 era. This has ultimately enhanced the quality use of medicines and patient care. More recently, with the ubiquitous use of the word ’omnichannel’, the short-term challenge for pharma is finding the right mix between traditional face-to-face
A recent AusDoc survey of 418 GPs and GP registrars focusing on pathology tests has uncovered a raft of unmet needs for GP education, and opened up a range of opportunities for pathology organisations and pharma companies to offer meaningful med ed. Respondents were crying out for further education, with several key areas of particular
Pathology testing and the interpretation of results are regular challenges for many GPs, and there are several key areas that are particularly problematic, an AusDoc survey of 418 GPs and GP registrars has revealed. 1. Ordering tests: vague symptoms pose problems When it comes to deciding which pathology tests to order, the clinical presentations that
With most pharmaceutical companies currently embarking on the same omnichannel strategy, from a doctor’s perspective, this results in a relentless deluge of emails, webinar invites and promotional material. So, what should pharmaceutical companies and their representatives consider going forward?
GP Readership Survey of Independent Australian Medical Publications (November 2023) A survey of more than 330 Australian GPs has once again confirmed the reach and influence of independent medical publications as being critically important for any organisation looking to communicate with doctors1. The survey run by AusDoc was shared with 26,000 AHPRA verified GPs, with more
Have you ever wondered which type of content will work best for your campaign? If so, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most frequently asked questions AusDoc receives from marketers and agencies. The key to success is to think like a journalist, says Amanda Davey, AusDoc Commercial Content Editor and the former editor of
Whether it be the original ‘Rule of 7’or more recent studies that suggest the new number is much higher in the digital age we now live in, the premise remains that increasing message frequency can have a significant impact on retention and driving behaviour change, but does this theory extend to doctors? Let’s start with
A leading prescription brand had lost market share following negative publicity. With local key opinion leaders questioning the brand’s efficacy, both medical and consumer media were running hard with the story – eroding prescriber and patient trust. The client needed a powerful tool to support its omnichannel response and quickly turn this around.
Exclusive AusDoc survey. What you will learn from reading this article: Doctors are experiencing increased patient demand for medicinal cannabis, but most acknowledge a lack of knowledge about risks and benefits and are unsure how to advise patients, says a 2021 meta-analysis of 21 international articles. Fast-forward to 2023 and not much has changed, according
Exclusive AusDoc survey. What you will learn from reading this article: Doctors have little knowledge of medicinal cannabis brands, according to the results of an AusDoc survey involving more than 240 GPs and specialists across Australia. In a finding that leaves space wide open for marketers to build their brand equity, 77% of survey respondents
Medical Affairs professionals must demonstrate digital competency and mindset change to continue benefiting from the Covid-19 digital transformation, according to an opinion article by Daniel Furtner and colleagues. They write that engagement of the future will need to be high quality and tailored to individual doctors’ needs and preferences. And digital tools will replace many