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Although biologics and biosimilar drugs only represent 2% of U.S. prescription volume, these naturally sourced medications have recently become the focus of much discussion across healthcare channels. Biologics – often considered specialty drugs – have accounted for as much as 37% of drug spending in a single year.

While only half as many are diagnosed, researchers estimate that hypothyroidism affects as much as 10% of the general population. Also known as “underactive thyroid,” this condition is characterized by a thyroid gland that doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone (TH).

As organizations in life sciences continue to grow and evolve, the strategies they use to reach healthcare providers (HCPs) and patients are following suit. Doctors and patients are inundated with more and more information across digital and traditional channels about relevant diseases, gold-standard treatments, and their various benefits.