Look up drugs and supplements advertised on TV
What was that pill for?
Find medicines and supplements advertised on TV. Browse catalogue listings, local product-label references and savings links. Medicine clinical summaries are withheld while review is unfinished. This is not prescribing guidance: consult the correct local label and a pharmacist or prescriber.
Top Advertised Drugs
The most frequently advertised medications by region
Humira
adalimumab
Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease
Skyrizi
risankizumab-rzaa
Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease
Ozempic
semaglutide
Type 2 diabetes
Dupixent
dupilumab
See official local label
Wegovy
semaglutide
Chronic weight management, cardiovascular risk reduction
Eliquis
apixaban
Blood clots, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Mounjaro
tirzepatide
Type 2 diabetes
Jardiance
empagliflozin
Type 2 diabetes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease
Zepbound
tirzepatide
Chronic weight management, obstructive sleep apnea
Keytruda
pembrolizumab
Multiple cancers
Xarelto
rivaroxaban
Blood clots, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Trulicity
dulaglutide
Type 2 diabetes
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Drugs advertised on TV: frequently asked questions
What prescription drugs are advertised on TV?
Search the brand name of a medicine you saw advertised to find its catalogue listing, local product-label references and savings links. Advertising does not establish whether a medicine is suitable for you.
Which countries allow prescription drug ads on TV?
The United States and New Zealand allow direct-to-consumer product-claim ads that name a prescription drug and describe its use. Canada restricts consumer prescription-drug messages to reminder ads (drug name, price and quantity, without a disease claim) or help-seeking messages (disease information without naming a drug).
Why are there so many prescription drug ads on TV?
Drug companies advertise directly to consumers to encourage patients to ask their doctors about brand-name medications. Because many advertised drugs are expensive, even a small increase in prescriptions can justify large TV ad budgets.
How can I find out what a drug advertised on TV is for?
Type the brand name into the search box above. TVPills provides medicine identification, label references and savings links. Clinical summaries are withheld; consult the official label for your country and exact product and a pharmacist or prescriber.
Are prescription drugs advertised on TV safe?
A TV advertisement or catalogue listing does not establish local approval, safety or suitability. Check the official label for your country and exact product. Talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before starting, stopping or changing treatment.
Canadian advertising rules: Health Canada’s prescription-drug advertising guidance.