In some countries, such as Canada and UK, direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising for pharmaceutical products is illegal or tightly controlled. Which of the following is NOT a reason why DTC is tightly controlled? DTC have the potential to drive up spending on drugs and exacerbate moral hazard. DTC makes patients aware of new remedies. DTC can put a strain on doctor-patient relationship when patients demand some drugs that are not necessary or not the best options. Asymmetric information: consumers are not in a good position to determine if a drug is what they need.

In some countries, such as Canada and UK, direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising for pharmaceutical products is illegal or tightly controlled. Which of the following is NOT a reason why DTC is tightly controlled? DTC have the potential to drive up spending on drugs and exacerbate moral hazard. DTC makes patients aware of new remedies. DTC can put a strain on doctor-patient relationship when patients demand some drugs that are not necessary or not the best options. Asymmetric information: consumers are not in a good position to determine if a drug is what they need.

EBK HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337668279

Author:Henderson

Publisher:Henderson

Chapter1: U.s. Medical Care: An Uncertain Future

Section: Chapter Questions

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