Pharmaceutical Marketing Principles
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What are the four key components of the AIDA model in promotional message design?

  • Awareness, Desire, Demand, Action
  • Attention, Information, Demand, Action
  • Awareness, Interest, Decision, Action
  • Attention, Interest, Desire, Action (correct)

Which promotional strategy is primarily focused on gaining consumer attention through extensive advertising?

  • Pull Strategy (correct)
  • Salesforce Approach
  • Trade Promotion
  • Push Strategy

Which of the following factors does not influence the selection of a promotion mix strategy?

  • Market size
  • Product lifecycle stage
  • Type of product
  • Competitor pricing (correct)

What is the main purpose of the segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP) strategy in pharmaceutical marketing?

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In the context of pharmaceutical marketing, what does the strategic planning process primarily aim to achieve?

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What is a likely impact of pharmaceutical market trends on the decision to withdraw a product?

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Why is setting the total promotion budget a challenging decision for pharmaceutical companies?

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What is the primary reason why consistent positioning is crucial for a pharmaceutical product?

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How does identifying the product life cycle (PLC) assist in strategic marketing planning?

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Which of the following describes a characteristic of market segmentation?

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What does the 'SW' in SWOT analysis represent?

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Which of the following is considered a threat in the pharmaceutical market?

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What is the primary purpose of using SWOT analysis in pharmaceutical marketing?

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Which of the following is an example of a weakness in a SWOT analysis?

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In SWOT analysis, opportunities are typically associated with which type of factors?

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Which of the following statements about the SWOT analysis method is true?

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Which characteristic is an example of a strength in a company's SWOT analysis?

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What tactical output can be expected from a thorough SWOT analysis?

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What is the primary purpose of market segmentation in pharmaceutical marketing?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of market segmentation?

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Which segmentation type focuses on the location and geographical characteristics of the target market?

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What type of segmentation considers customers' personalities, opinions, and values?

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Which segmentation method looks into customer behaviors such as brand loyalty and purchase habits?

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Which variable is frequently used in demographic segmentation?

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What advantage does combining different segmentation variables provide?

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Which of the following statements about market segmentation is most accurate?

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What is one of the primary challenges companies face regarding promotion budgets?

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Which approach to setting the promotion budget is based on determining objectives and estimating costs?

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Which budget setting method relies on a certain percentage of current or forecasted sales?

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What is a key component in the strategic planning process of pharmaceutical marketing?

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Which method of setting the total promotion budget is based on competitors’ budgets?

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Which aspect does the Objective-and-Task method emphasize in determining the promotion budget?

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In the context of pharmaceutical marketing, what is the purpose of segmenting dimensions?

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What is a common limitation of the affordable method for setting the promotion budget?

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Which of the following factors is NOT considered when evaluating the attractiveness of target market segments?

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What does positioning refer to in pharmaceutical marketing?

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Which characteristic is NOT considered a good competitive advantage in positioning?

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What may happen if a product is over-positioned?

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What is the primary focus when narrowing down to target market segments?

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Which of the following is an example of a market segment in pharmaceutical marketing?

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Which point is critical when developing a positioning strategy?

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What is meant by ethical positioning in pharmaceutical marketing?

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Flashcards

AIDA Model

A model for designing promotional messages that focuses on attracting attention, holding interest, creating desire, and leading to action.

Promotion Mix Strategies

Different approaches to promoting products based on various factors like product type and market conditions.

Promotional message design

The process of creating a promotional message to influence consumer behavior.

Total Promotion Budget

The overall amount allocated for promotional activities.

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Pharmaceutical Marketing

Marketing of pharmaceutical products to target consumers and healthcare specialists.

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Promotion Mix Strategies

Different ways a company uses marketing to promote its product or service.

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Setting the Total Promotion Budget

Deciding how much money to spend on marketing.

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Affordable Method

Spending as much as the company can afford on promotion.

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Percentage of Sales Method

Setting the promotion budget based on a certain percentage of sales.

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Objective-and-Task Method

Budget based on setting objectives, defining tasks to reach objectives, and estimating costs.

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Competitive-similarity Method

Budget determined based on competitor promotion spending.

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Strategic Planning in Pharmaceutical Marketing

A process used by pharmaceutical companies to develop and implement their marketing strategies.

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Targeting & Segmentation

The process of identifying specific customer groups, and developing targeted strategies for each.

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SWOT Analysis

A framework used by organizations to evaluate Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

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Strengths (SWOT)

Internal factors within a company that give it an advantage.

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Weaknesses (SWOT)

Internal factors that put a company at a disadvantage.

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Opportunities (SWOT)

External factors that a company can use to its advantage.

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Threats (SWOT)

External factors that could harm a company.

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Internal Factors

Elements within a company that can be controlled.

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External Factors

Elements outside the company that cannot be controlled.

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Marketing Strategy

A plan created to achieve marketing objectives based on the SWOT analysis.

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Market Segmentation

Dividing a market into smaller groups with similar needs and behaviors.

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Geographic Segmentation

Segmenting based on location (e.g., climate, region).

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Demographic Segmentation

Segmenting based on characteristics like age, gender, income.

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Psychographic Segmentation

Segmenting based on customers' lifestyles, values, and personalities.

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Behavioral Segmentation

Segmenting based on customer behavior, loyalty, usage patterns.

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Segmentation Types

Different ways to group customers based on various factors.

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Target Groups

Smaller segments identified for concentrated marketing efforts.

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Segmentation Variables

The specific characteristics (e.g. age, location) used to divide the market into groups or segments.

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SWOT Analysis

A framework for evaluating internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats.

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Market Segmentation

Dividing a broad market into smaller, more specific groups with shared characteristics.

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Market Targeting

Selecting the most attractive customer segments for focus.

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Product Positioning

Creating a specific image and perception of a product in the minds of consumers.

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Promotion Budget Decisions

Determining the amount of money to allocate to promotional activities.

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Target Market Segments

Specific groups of customers with similar characteristics, needs, and wants, that a company intends to serve.

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Market Attractiveness

Evaluation of a target market segment considering its size, growth potential, level of competition, availability of substitutes, and the power of buyers.

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Positioning

The place a product occupies in consumers' minds compared to competing products.

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Positioning Strategy

Planning the way your product is perceived compared to competitors; using competitive advantages and points of difference.

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Competitive Advantages

Characteristics, traits, or attributes that give a product an edge over rivals in the marketplace.

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Points of Difference (POD)

Features of the product that are more desirable and advantageous compared to competing ones in the customers' eyes.

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Positioning Errors

Mistakes in how a product is perceived by the target market. Examples include under-positioning and over-positioning.

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Ethical Positioning

Creating a product position based on ethical and genuine advantages, avoiding superficial differentiations.

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Study Notes

Pharmaceutical Marketing

  • This is a lecture on pharmaceutical marketing
  • It covers principles of pharmaceutical marketing and drug promotion
  • The lecture includes topics like promotional message design, promotion mix strategies, setting the total promotion budget, strategic planning, and pharmaceutical market analysis
  • It also covers segmentation, targeting, positioning (STP), and product life cycle (PLC)
  • The AIDA model is a key element in promotional message design (Attention, Interest, Desire, Action)

Promotional Message Designing Criteria

  • Attention: Grab attention
  • Interest: Hold attention through promotional features
  • Desire: Make desirable needs
  • Action: Obtain purchase action

Promotion Mix Strategies

  • Pull Strategy: Focuses on consumer demand; substantial advertising and consumer promotion to drive demand
    • The strategy selection depends on product type and market, life-cycle stage
  • Push Strategy: Focuses on using salesforce and trade promotion to push product through channels
    • The strategy selection depends on product type and market, life-cycle stage

Promotion Mix Strategies - Stages

  • Pull Strategy:
    • Stage 1: Awareness (disease awareness)
    • Stage 2: Evaluation (identify problem through questionnaires, solution aware, treatment options)
  • Push Strategy:
    • Stage 3: Conversion (Brand Awareness)

Promotion Strategies

  • Pull strategy: Shows promotion efforts from producer to distribution channels (pharmacies) to customer, with demand in the middle
  • Push strategy: Shows promotion efforts from producer to distribution channels (pharmacies) to customer, with demand in the middle

Setting the Total Promotion Budget

  • One of the hardest marketing decisions
  • Methods include:
    • Affordable (based on what the company can afford)
    • Objective-and-task (based on determining objectives & tasks, then estimating costs)
    • Percentage of sales (based on a certain percentage of current or forecasted sales)
    • Competitive-similarity (based on competitor's promotion budget)

Strategic Planning in Pharmaceutical Marketing

  • The strategic planning process involves narrowing down to a focused strategy using quantitative and qualitative screening criteria
  • Factors include:
    • Customers (needs and segmenting dimensions)
    • Company (mission, objectives, & resources)
    • Competitors (current and possible)
    • External Market Environment (technology, political, legal, social, cultural, economic)

Strategic Planning in Pharmaceutical Marketing (Steps)

  • Goals/Objectives
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Strategy
  • Implementation
  • Measurement and Evaluation

Issues to Be Determined in a Pharmaceutical Marketing Plan

  • Nature of the pharmaceutical product
  • Product design, quality, features, and packaging
  • Product selling outlets and distribution channels for availability and transportation
  • Optimum price, discounts, payment period, and credit
  • Promotion plan (advertising, sales promotions, public relations, medical representatives, brochures, printed material)

Pharmaceutical Market Analysis

  • SWOT analysis: A tool used by organizations to help determine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
  • Used as a framework to develop overall marketing or product strategies

Pharmaceutical Market Analysis - SWOT Method

  • Strengths & Weaknesses (SW): Internal factors controllable by the company/product
  • Opportunities & Threats (OT): External factors in the market/environment (uncontrollable)

Pharmaceutical Market Analysis - Importance of SWOT

  • Optimizes segment selection for attack
  • Communicates positioning message
  • Defines bringing-success strategy
  • Establish priorities for tactical objectives
  • Developing a tactical plan
  • Checking final details

Example for Questions to be Answered in SWOT Analysis

  • Strengths: What resources, advantages, and working aspects can be deployed?
  • Weaknesses: What capabilities are lacking? Areas where challenges are encountered? How to overcome?
  • Opportunities: Which groups value company strengths? Favorable trends in the situation? Reachable goals?
  • Threats: Challenges, potential rivals, possibilities that could adversely impact the company

Segmentation, Targeting, & Positioning (STP)

  • Segmentation: Dividing the market into distinct customer groups using segmentation practices
  • Targeting: Determining the customer group to focus marketing efforts on
  • Positioning: Creating a product positioning and marketing mix to appeal to selected target

Market Segmentation- Types

  • Geographic
  • Demographic
  • Psychographic
  • Behavioral

Targeting Segments - Overview

  • Based on attractiveness evaluation of target market segments
  • Factors include:
    • Size
    • Growth
    • Competition effects
    • Availability of substitutes
    • Buyer power
    • Company objectives
    • Resources

Positioning - Overview

  • The place a product occupies in consumer minds relative to competing products

Positioning - Strategy

  • Consistent communication of the chosen position to establish difference in target customers' minds
  • Factors include:
    • Competitive advantages
    • Points of equality
    • Points of difference (differentiation)

Positioning - Strategy

  • Choosing right competitive advantages (important, distinctive, superior, communicable, affordable, profitable)

Positioning Errors

  • Under-positioning
  • Over-positioning
  • Confused positioning

Positioning - Strategy - Models

  • Generic product position and value propositions - a two-by-two matrix examining the position based on benefits and price

Product Life Cycle (PLC)

  • The stages a product goes through from development to withdrawal from the market
  • Each product has a different life cycle
  • Helps in strategic marketing planning when a product needs support, redesign, refreshing, or withdrawal

Product Life Cycle - Stages

  • Introduction
  • Growth
  • Maturity
  • Decline

Introduction Stage Features

  • High expenses
  • Slow sales volume
  • Little to no competition
  • Creating demand needed
  • Trigger customers to try the product

Growth Stage Features

  • Expenses relatively reduced
  • Sales volume and profit increase significantly
  • Increased customer awareness
  • Growing competition with new players
  • Proper positioning and delivering desired benefits
  • Creating new entry barriers for competitors

Maturity Stage Features

  • Expenses significantly lowered
  • Maximum sales volume and profit, market saturation reached
  • Increased competitors entering
  • Emphasized brand differentiation and feature diversification to maintain/promote market share

Decline Stage Features

  • Expenses very low
  • Sales volume and profit decrease or stabilize
  • Maintaining production/distribution efficiency more crucial than increased sales
  • Decision to withdraw determined by new product availability and trends

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This quiz explores the principles of pharmaceutical marketing, drug promotion strategies, and promotional message design. Key concepts such as the AIDA model, market analysis, and the STP framework are included to enhance understanding. Test your knowledge on various promotion mix strategies and the product life cycle.

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