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Post by compound26 on Jul 24, 2015 16:00:52 GMT -5
compound26... I think from the number of scripts vs number of GPs in U.S. we can assume that the % that have prescribed even 1 script is probably a fraction of 1%. It seems in most likelihood that a very tiny % of docs are writing many scripts and vast majority are writing none. Agree.
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Post by mannmade on Jul 24, 2015 16:46:37 GMT -5
I can say w confidence my doctor friend who treats diabetics has about 40 patients on Afrezza and is a KOL who leads 1 to 2 dinners a month to discuss Afrezza. However a year ago he did not think it would be a big deal. It was only after several talks between us and some feedback from the first couple of patients. Ironically he still feels that T2's should mostly start w oral meds first. So this will now begin our next series of conversations.
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Post by od on Jul 24, 2015 18:56:47 GMT -5
I can say w confidence my doctor friend who treats diabetics has about 40 patients in Afrezza and is a KOL who leads 1 to 2 dinners another to discuss Afrezza. However a year ago he did not think it would be a big deal. It was only after several talks between U.S. and some feedback from the first couple of patients. Ironically he still feels that T2's should mostly start w other mess first. So this will now begin our next series of conversations. You mean the spell-check conversation? (Sorry, could not resist).
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Post by biotec on Jul 24, 2015 19:09:14 GMT -5
I can say w confidence my doctor friend who treats diabetics has about 40 patients in Afrezza and is a KOL who leads 1 to 2 dinners another to discuss Afrezza. However a year ago he did not think it would be a big deal. It was only after several talks between U.S. and some feedback from the first couple of patients. Ironically he still feels that T2's should mostly start w other mess first. So this will now begin our next series of conversations. Mannmade, You should tell him to Invest in MNKD. Did you tell him about the trifecta theory you have? The big bang trifecta? just having fun
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Post by newmnkdinvestor on Jul 27, 2015 10:38:14 GMT -5
After my day last week at Mt Sinai I decided to do my own D&D. I am not a finance guru. I am a newb but I am doing pretty well so far! Anyway Spare me the ethics comments. I decided to spend the end of my day yesterday calling Endo's. I was pretending to be diabetic and wanted to know if they were prescribing Afrezza.I probably made 30 calls. Only a couple were prescribing. While many want instant gratification through magazine and tv ads I would venture to guess SNY is spending money educating Dr's. Unfortunately we do not get to see that aspect. Dr's are the gate keepers. newmnkdinvestor, that's great effort on your side. So I guess 3-5 (probably no more than 5) Endos of the 30 you called upon saying they are prescribing? That's probably about 10-15% Endos. Considering that SNY has been focusing on Endos, the GPs will probably be even less educated regarding Afrezza. So the GPs prescribing Afrezza probably will be significantly below 10%. I agree with your observation. I think up to this moment, it probably has been the same group of open-minded Endos that have been prescribing Afrezza over the last several months. The majority of the Endos are still under-educated and to the extent they have some knowledge, they have adopted a wait-and-see attitude towards prescribing Afrezza. 3 to be exact. In defense of the numbers 7 told me they do not discuss medication (or didnt know) over the phone and I would have to come in for the Dr's appointment. I had asked if they could put me on hold and to ask the Dr but was told he to was busy. My passive aggressive sales approach lol My GP has heard of Afrezza but does not deal with diabetes. He leaves it for the endos. He is also one of the best DR's I have had in my life. The sacary thing about my original endo appointment was in he was in his 30's and he was super closed minded about it. A young NYC Dr. I dont know maybe young people do watch the sci fi channel I mean fox news after all.
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