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flag DTC drug ads boost awareness and early diagnoses despite concerns over cost and misleading claims.

flag Direct-to-consumer drug ads in the U.S. continue to spark debate, with critics citing rising costs and misleading information, while research indicates they boost awareness of conditions like depression and heart disease, leading to more doctor visits and earlier diagnoses. flag Though Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others call for a ban, the FDA has tightened rules, restoring full risk disclosures and closing digital loopholes. flag Despite concerns over influence and overmedication, studies show these ads improve access to care, particularly for underdiagnosed conditions, making their role in patient engagement complex and significant.

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