A pharmaceutical company launches a national marketing campa…

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A phаrmаceuticаl cоmpany launches a natiоnal marketing campaign prоmoting a newly registered dermatological cream directly to healthcare professionals. Following the campaign, prescriptions for the product increase substantially across multiple pharmacies. In contrast, a compounding pharmacy prepares a customised dermatological preparation only after receiving individual patient-specific prescriptions from prescribers, with no advertising or promotional activity involved. Which statement best explains the regulatory and practice distinction illustrated in this scenario?