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What HCPs want from digital pharma in 2026: The value gap

We’re proud to share Graphite’s 2026 research report. An in-depth look at how healthcare professionals experience digital engagement with life sciences today, and where the value gap is widening.

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In The value gap: What HCPs want from digital pharma in 2026, we uncover the three dimensions of value that now define meaningful digital engagement: Relevance, Utility and Usability.

Digital is no longer an emerging channel. It is a primary interface between pharma and HCPs — shaping how information is accessed, how clinical decisions are supported and how trust is built over time.

Our independent research with 225 senior clinicians across the UK, USA and Germany reveals a clear pattern:

Digital engagement is embedded.
Attention is selective.
Value is decisive.

The challenge is relevance.

65% say they have reduced or stopped engaging with a pharma company as a direct result of poor digital experiences. Repetitive content. Friction-filled platforms. Promotional tone. Slow access. Gated information.

This disconnect between digital activity and perceived value is what we describe as the value gap.

Across markets and specialties, three dimensions consistently determine whether digital engagement earns attention:

Relevance
Content that reflects clinical context, speciality and patient population — with greater control over what is received and when.

Utility
Digital that supports real clinical tasks: decision-making, patient conversations, access to evidence and practical resources.

Usability
Low-effort, consistent experiences that respect time and reduce friction across devices and touchpoints.

The findings also highlight a significant shift in expectations. HCPs increasingly prefer on-demand, self-directed engagement over interruptive outreach. Trust is shaped not just by the information provided, but by how clearly, transparently and efficiently it is delivered.

The path forward is not more digital.
It is more meaningful digital.

Download your copy here:

https://www.graphitedigital.com/downloads/the-value-gap

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