Presented are findings from research using expectancy value and normative belief measures to predict physician drug brand preference and purchases. Physician prescribing using group depth interviews, attitude instruments, and prescribing panel data were used to test the Fishbein behavioral intentions model. Extensions to the model are presented for marketing applications.
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