Startups Hawk Zoloft and Beta-Blockers for Off-Label Use

Startups Hawk Zoloft and Beta-Blockers for Off-Label Use

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The video explores the legal gray area exploited by companies like Hymns and Kick, which market FDA-approved drugs for off-label uses. These companies claim to be platforms connecting doctors and patients, not distributors, similar to tech companies like Uber. The video also highlights ethical concerns in their advertising strategies, which some experts label as disease mongering, and discusses public backlash to certain ads.

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What is 'disease mongering' and how does it relate to the marketing strategies of these companies?

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Why did a subsidiary of Hymns face backlash on social media regarding their advertising?

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