Technology Gap Separates OTC Drug Firms From Self-Care Sales Growth
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet
Executive Summary
OTC drug firms should offer more digital tools that guide consumers in product purchases, says a health care marketing executive. The American Pharmacists Association suggests firms also strengthen outreach with pharmacists.
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