In a trio of hilarious spots, digital healthcare platform Zocdoc demonstrates how easy it is for patients to find a doctor they will feel at ease with. Finding a doctor who understands your unique needs has never been easier, according to Zocdoc's latest round of creative: 'Get a doctor who gets you. '

Commercials tell you that because they're selling their product. The only way for you to have it prescribed is to talk to your doctor. I'm not going to ask my doctor for an Rx unless I have been diagnosed.

Sunita Mani (born December 13, 1986) is an American actress, dancer and comedian. She is best known for her television roles as Trenton in the USA Network drama Mr.

Pharmaceutical companies do direct-to-consumer advertising because they can and because they see a financial benefit. GAZETTE: Obviously, much of this is consumers coming in and saying, “Doc, can you get me this?” But doctors watch TV, too, is that part of it as well?

Drug companies are not required to tell patients how well their drugs actually work or really give any context all. Companies don't have to say how many people will actually benefit from the drug, or how many might be harmed.

Kristen Bell Kristen Bell has joined health and wellness platform Hers as the company's first Mental Health Ambassador. Beginning today, The Good Place actor will appear in two spots for the brand that encourage conversations for those struggling with anxiety and depression to explore treatment options.

personality Gigi Hadid Thoughout April and May, a Coca-Cola advert featuring model, mum and TV personality Gigi Hadid will air on TV, video on demand, cinema and out of home, to encourage people to get together to share food and 'meaningful moments'. The activity forms an introduction to the global brand platform A Recipe for Magic.

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Merck published the first print DTC ad for a pneumonia vaccine targeting those aged 65 years and older, and Boots Pharmaceuticals aired the first DTC television commercial in 1983 for the prescription ibuprofen Rufen.

Advertisers often use sexual imagery to attract attention to products such as perfume, clothing and food. While running sexy ads might seem like a risky choice, the strategy sometimes works.

But a recent study finds the drugs promoted in these ads are not any better – and are sometimes worse – than others on the market. They often aren't intended as first-line therapies, deliver little value to patients or have more side effects than other equally effective treatments.

These days, Bell is not shy about discussing her struggles with anxiety and depression, but that was not always the case, she explained: “I recognized that my picture publicly was this sort of bubbly actress that probably didn't have any dark days.”