Under Siege, Drug Makers Double Down on Advertising - STAT

Under fire for spending so much on advertising, drug makers are doubling down. Even as politicians and physicians press for strict limits on prescription drug ads, the pharmaceutical industry is pouring billions into new TV and print campaigns. Ad spending soared more than 60 percent in the last four years, hitting $5.2 billion last year. And there’s no sign it’s slowing. On the contrary: Nine prescription drugs are on pace to break $100 million worth of TV ad time this year.

Data analysis from several media research firms reveal where drug makers are putting their advertising dollars.

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