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Post by patten1962 on Jul 21, 2016 5:30:51 GMT -5
I am concerned, however, that the providers, while interested in and maybe even excited about Afrezza, do not have the trigger, "the kick", to venture off their beaten path. I believe we need something to lure them out and I believe the luring needs to come from the patients. I believe this to be true. Some doctors will. But we need to hit the patients with just as much gusto! JMHO You and I have said this over and over. If every person on this board. On YMB. On ST. If they would:1. Like/follow Mannkind on Facebook and Twitter. 2. Post on Facebook and Twitter, reach out to diabetic friends and family, tell them about Afrezza! Have them ask family and friends to re tweet or Re post about this wonderful drug it would help all of us. Myself, you and KC do this now. Imagine if thousands did this? People on this board are extremely intelligent. Some just don't see the power of social media. |
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Post by pantaloons on Jul 21, 2016 23:33:32 GMT -5
This may sound odd, but I was wondering if there's any sort of "seasonality effect" when it comes to insulin sales. Do certain times of the year experience greater amounts of insulin sales than other parts? If so, what is the basis for this effect? It may be something to consider as we all scrutinize scripts data in the coming weeks and months.
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Post by avichen on Jul 22, 2016 5:24:01 GMT -5
This may sound odd, but I was wondering if there's any sort of "seasonality effect" when it comes to insulin sales. Do certain times of the year experience greater amounts of insulin sales than other parts? If so, what is the basis for this effect? It may be something to consider as we all scrutinize scripts data in the coming weeks and months. No, diabetics take drugs rest of our lives, and there's no seasons... it's not infectious... |
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Post by sweedee79 on Jul 22, 2016 8:50:33 GMT -5
This may sound odd, but I was wondering if there's any sort of "seasonality effect" when it comes to insulin sales. Do certain times of the year experience greater amounts of insulin sales than other parts? If so, what is the basis for this effect? It may be something to consider as we all scrutinize scripts data in the coming weeks and months. Here in the north we can get snow in October.. and it will last til end of April..... many go indoors and become less active.. unless you are going to the gym of course.. activity and exercise helps lower A1C.. I would say there is less demand for insulin in the busy summer months... |
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Post by matt on Jul 22, 2016 9:13:19 GMT -5
My experience across many product lines suggest that there is a seasonal component to almost all healthcare activities, and in ways you might not suspect. For example, while you might expect the demand for surgical supplies to decrease around the holidays, when in fact some people choose to have elective surgeries over Christmas.
However, I agree with that insulin is a daily requirement for diagnosed diabetics so refills should not be affected so much, but with vacations referrals to endocrinologists might slow down a bid, delaying the switchover for patients still on other therapies until Sept/Oct. It all shakes out in the end and you can't look too closely at weekly script counts without driving yourself nuts.
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Post by LosingMyBullishness on Jul 22, 2016 9:48:54 GMT -5
Another week that ends with annoxing low script#. Sure, you can find tons of justifications each and every week but it sucks.
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Post by mnkdnewb on Jul 22, 2016 12:22:33 GMT -5
Another week that ends with annoxing low script#. Sure, you can find tons of justifications each and every week but it sucks. At least it was in the right direction this week |
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