October 2026 You Should Know Newsletter: Drug Makers Spend Billions on Advertising Because It Works

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Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars advertising medications, but are those ads giving consumers the full picture? From celebrity endorsements and social media influencers to commercials that downplay potential side effects, healthcare marketing can sometimes blur the line between promotion and reliable medical information.

In this month’s You Should Know newsletter, Ben Folkman of Folkman Law Offices, P.C., explores ethical concerns in healthcare advertising, the risks of misleading claims, and what consumers can do to make better health decisions.

Learn how to spot questionable marketing practices and recognize when advertising may be putting profits ahead of patients.