Healthy Skepticism Library item: 17203
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Publication type: Journal Article
Bhutada NS, Cook CL, Perri M 3rd.
Consumers responses to coupons in direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs.
Health Mark Q 2009; 26:(4):333-46
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19916098?itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum&ordinalpos=2
Abstract:
A study was conducted to understand the influence of coupons and consumers’ level of involvement in direct-to-consumer advertising. Consumers exposed to prescription drug advertising with a coupon had significantly more favorable ad and brand-related attitudes, and intention to inquire about the drug to their doctor. However, there was no significant difference in perceived product risk between consumers exposed to the ad with a coupon and consumers exposed to the ad without a coupon. Highly involved consumers had significantly more favorable ad, brand, and coupon-related attitudes, drug inquiry intention, and perceptions about the risks associated with the drug.