NAPSRX Chapter_14_15_Exam_Questions

Pharmaceutical companies are more interested in acquiring and exploiting another’s brands than in acquiring another’s R&D and sales and marketing assets. Ideally, when should brand strategy development for a new drug begin? Which of the following is an example of a “expressive” value? According to your manual, which of the following is NOT an example of a “functional” value? It is rare for pharmaceutical companies to explore, develop, and promote expressive values with which patients might identify. To be competitive, pharmaceutical brands must be distinctive. They must possess defining characteristics that are perceived by customers to be unique, attractive, and relevant to their needs. With the global need for new drugs, pharmaceutical brand names are not subject to regulatory approval. How has DTC advertising changed over the last few decades? DTC advertising has become a tactic used only by large brands. DTC advertising has become a tactic used only by small brands. Which of the following MOST strongly influences physicians’ prescribing habits? Pharmaceutical companies spend more onpromotional activities than on R&D.