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Ensemble by Happify Health

The First Prescription Digital Therapeutic for Anxiety & Depression

Happify Health launched Ensemble, the first and only transdiagnostic prescription digital therapeutic for the treatment of patients who have Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) or...
Cancer patient receiving compassionate support from a healthcare professional, highlighting emotional care, nutrition, financial assistance, and patient navigation.

Cancer Support Is Usually Treated Like an Extra. This Campaign Says It’s Part of...

Cancer treatment is often defined by chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and medication. But what about the emotional, financial, and practical challenges patients face along the...
Woman with vitiligo looking thoughtfully into the distance, with shadowy scenes representing anxiety, depression, and isolation, highlighting the hidden emotional burden of the condition.

Vitiligo Is Visible. AbbVie Is Marketing What Patients Can’t See.

Vitiligo is visible, but its emotional consequences often are not. AbbVie’s Look Deeper than Pigment campaign shows how hidden disease burden marketing can bring...
Pharmaceutical representative presenting clinical data to a physician, with a balance scale symbolizing the tension between pharma influence, ethical HCP marketing, and patient care.

Ninety-Three Studies Reopened Pharma’s Oldest Marketing Question: How Much Influence Is Too Much?

A new Cochrane review has reopened one of pharmaceutical marketing's most uncomfortable questions: when does professional engagement become undue influence? Examining 93 studies, researchers...
Kidney patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals gather near the U.S. Capitol to promote civic engagement, healthcare policy reform, and patient advocacy.

Kidney Patients Aren’t Just an Audience Anymore. They’re Becoming a Constituency.

For years, pharmaceutical companies have approached patient advocacy through education campaigns, disease awareness programs, and partnerships with patient organizations. However, the American Association of...
Diverse patient ambassadors and healthcare professionals collaborating in a research workshop to improve patient experiences and pharmaceutical marketing strategies.

What If Patient Ambassadors Were Your Best Research Team?

What if your most valuable research team already understood your patients because they were patients themselves? Could a patient ambassador strategy built around continuous...
Woman exploring an Osteoboost prescription wearable after seeing a TV advertisement, with an online doctor consultation and medical device information on her laptop.

A Prescription Wearable Went on TV. The Funnel Looks Nothing Like Pharma’s Usual One.

The way prescription medical devices reach consumers is changing, and Osteoboost's national television campaign offers a revealing example of that shift. In September 2026,...
A woman attends an online therapy session while someone handles household chores in the background, illustrating how practical support can reduce barriers to mental healthcare.

“I’ll Start Therapy When Life Calms Down.” Rula Tried to Remove the Excuse.

People often know they need mental health support. However, knowing and acting are two different things. Between work, family responsibilities, and endless household chores,...
Pharmaceutical marketing governance and compliance oversight illustrated by approval documents, financial records, and healthcare industry professionals.

The Campaign Wasn’t the Only Risk. The Governance Broke Down Too.

When it comes to pharma marketing governance, companies often focus on what the public sees: advertisements, claims, sponsorship messages, and promotional content. However, some...
Pharmaceutical marketing and compliance executives reviewing promotional materials and regulatory policies in India amid growing scrutiny of pharma marketing practices.

India Is Rethinking Pharma Promotion. Why Global Brands Should Pay Attention

India may be rewriting the rules of pharmaceutical promotion, and multinational drugmakers have good reason to pay attention. As pharma marketing regulation faces renewed...
Consumer comparing a $39 contact lens advertisement on a smartphone with a higher checkout total on a laptop, highlighting healthcare pricing transparency.

The Ad Said $39. Checkout Said More. When Does Price Become a Marketing Claim?

An online ad promises a $39 price. You click, compare options, and prepare to buy. However, the final bill tells a different story. That...