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Post by sla55 on Sept 7, 2017 8:12:24 GMT -5
investors.mannkindcorp.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1039509WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq:MNKD) (TASE:MNKD) announced today the company's support for Hurricane Harvey victims with a donation of Afrezza® (insulin human) Inhalation Powder. The donation will be shipped this week to Insulin for Life USA, Inc., a not-for-profit entity whose purpose is to aid those living with diabetes by supplying life-saving insulin and other disease management supplies in times of need. Insulin for Life USA, Inc., The American Diabetes Association, and JDRF have partnered to ensure that donated diabetic supplies get to shelters and county health leaders in the affected areas as soon as possible. "In times of crisis, many of us rely on our good health to help us get to better days," said Michael Castagna, CEO of MannKind Corporation. "Among the millions of residents impacted by Hurricane Harvey are people who must manage their diabetes to maintain good health — but are separated by circumstance from their supplies. Extending a helping hand is consistent with our company's values, and simply the right thing to do." Available through prescription only, Afrezza® is a rapid-acting inhaled insulin used to improve glycemic control in adults with diabetes. MannKind has authorized over 27,000 cartridges of insulin to be donated to Insulin for Life USA. For more information, including important safety information, on Afrezza®, visit www.afrezza.com. "When it comes to rebuilding a life following a major event like Hurricane Harvey, things rarely go according to schedule," said Castagna. "We hope that our support provides some relief to those in need during such a challenging time."
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Post by tw12 on Sept 7, 2017 8:17:16 GMT -5
"MannKind helps mankind." Now and in so many ways to come...
Where's Michael Lewis when we need someone to write up this such-a-bestseller saga?
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Post by bradleysbest on Sept 7, 2017 8:31:56 GMT -5
Great move by MNKD to help people out in a huge time of need and get the word out about Afrezza. Will he do the same in Florida? Keep the goodwill coming!
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Post by victoria on Sept 7, 2017 8:34:51 GMT -5
"MannKind helps mankind." Now and in so many ways to come... Where's Michael Lewis when we need someone to write up this such-a-bestseller saga? Absolutely wonderful decision by Mike both at a moral and commercial level. Just make sure that, like UN relief aid supplies, the product is supplied prominently branded because after the storms end people will want to know who makes it and how to continue with it. And get a few tv journos to cover it.
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Post by itellthefuture777 on Sept 7, 2017 8:45:33 GMT -5
On top of being priced lower then other insulins..gives from the heart to our nation...Mannkind..we are very proud of you!
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Post by dg1111 on Sept 7, 2017 8:49:40 GMT -5
This is great. I would imagine there is plenty of excess inventory, so this won't actually cost much other than shipping costs. The good publicity plus large audience to give samples to is essentially a free advertisement.
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Post by derek2 on Sept 7, 2017 8:55:08 GMT -5
Smart and principled action. Well done.
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Post by factspls88 on Sept 7, 2017 8:58:01 GMT -5
Love this!
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Post by brotherm1 on Sept 7, 2017 9:01:35 GMT -5
Someone on this board had suggested that MannKind donate Afrezza to help the hurricane relief efforts in Texas. Who was that? Stand up and take a bow.
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Post by straightly on Sept 7, 2017 9:01:36 GMT -5
"MannKind helps mankind." Now and in so many ways to come... Where's Michael Lewis when we need someone to write up this such-a-bestseller saga? Absolutely wonderful decision by Mike both at a moral and commercial level. Just make sure that, like UN relief aid supplies, the product is supplied prominently branded because after the storms end people will want to know who makes it and how to continue with it. And get a few tv journos to cover it. This reminded me of Mike buying MNKD stocks himself when he joined MNKD. "From the heart". What can I say? Mike: we are with you!
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Post by mnkdnewbie on Sept 7, 2017 9:16:09 GMT -5
American company donates drugs to Harvey victims...
I'm pretty sure this is an oh sh*t moment for big pharma...
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Post by mango on Sept 7, 2017 9:36:39 GMT -5
This is what it's all about. Many people will be grateful for MannKind's help.
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Post by lakon on Sept 7, 2017 10:12:03 GMT -5
There have been discussions on this board about doing something similar on a larger scale. I'm not sure what took so long, but good job Mike! They need to get that label to match what VDEX showed so PWD don't treat it like subq and think it does not work during an emergency without any training...
Mike needs to push the expiration dates with a viability test, and donate instead of throwing it away...not that I think they are really throwing it away...
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Post by majorwood on Sept 7, 2017 12:18:32 GMT -5
Give and thy shall receive. Awesome move, bless everyone involved.
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Post by wgreystone on Sept 7, 2017 12:37:51 GMT -5
A good way to let more PWD trying Afrezza without doctors involved.
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