Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The United States is one of just two countries where drugmakers can advertise directly to patients. BrianAJackson/iStock via Getty ...

According to a new national MedShadow Foundation / Siena Research Institute poll, half of Americans (50%) support banning prescription drug advertisements. The poll also reveals a generational divide: ...

Imagine you are sick with a serious medical condition. How would you feel if someone constantly told you to buy their product because it would cure you, but this ‘cure’ is actually worse than other ...

Damian covers the global drug industry and contributes to STAT’s industry-leading events. You can reach Damian on Signal at damiangarde.67. The nation’s top drug regulator said he wants to do away ...

We've all seen them: 30-second television ads from attorneys, targeting those who've had a negative side effect after using a pharmaceutical product: "If you or a loved one suffered serious medical ...

President Trump's high-profile crackdown on drug advertising could quickly hit a wall due to legal challenges and the changing ways medicines are marketed to the public. Why it matters: Trump's ...

Over the past 15 years, researchers and policymakers have debated whether drug advertising informs consumers about new drugs, or persuades consumers to take medicines that they may not need.

Are Drug Ads Beneficial or a Detriment? By Anna Chorniy It’s a familiar experience for many Americans: You’re watching your favorite show and suddenly you’re ...

House Republicans led by California’s Bill Thomas, the powerful chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, are preparing an assault on direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. Their ...

A new survey from SiriusXM Media details the issues that many people have with the current state of TV drug ads—and highlights an opportunity for greater investment in audio ads instead. The pharma- ...

There's no shortage of pharmaceutical advertising on US television stations. Watch a TV show for long enough, and chances are good you might even see the same drug ad several times. Now the US Food ...

Imagine you are sick with a serious medical condition. How would you feel if someone constantly told you to buy their product because it would cure you, but this “cure” is actually worse than other ...