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Post by drman7 on Apr 17, 2019 19:03:11 GMT -5
Another two hours of customer service on Twitter, people DM’ing me, “how do I get on Afrezza?...how can I get my 17-year-old son a prescription?” This person has gone to many doctors and they tell her they’re not familiar enough with it, they don’t understand the dosing. That they are hesitant to prescribe. This is incredibly hard for her to take because her son is scared to death of needles and the last thing he wants is a pump and his A1 C is out of control. I told her all the stuff, Mannkind Cares, Vdex, Afrezza Facebook page, and I had her watch Afrezza Jake’s video. Well the more people that see other people getting prescriptions and they’re left out, the madder they get! Which is good. But I could sure use about three Vdex’s in every state, that would solve most of my problems! 😎 Have you emailed MC or anyone at Mannkind. The more emails and responses we have the more ammunition we have to hold Mannkind accountable. Afrezza should be available to everyone by now.
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Post by sportsrancho on Apr 17, 2019 19:11:50 GMT -5
He’s under 18 so I don’t really think they can help but I told her to call them. But yes this is a common theme “that doctors do not understand it.” I think they just don’t want the headache. And if I was a parent is that what I would really want ..some doctor that doesn’t understand it? I’d get him to a Vdex clinic pronto.
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Post by sayhey24 on Apr 17, 2019 19:30:13 GMT -5
Sports - this is a big step forward "they’re not familiar enough with it, they don’t understand the dosing". Thats a far cry from it will make your lungs explode or it doesn't work.
Until its front and center in the SOC the doctor's BP sales friends will continue to tell the good doctors not to prescribe. The only way around it are dedicated clinics. Hopefully Dr. Kendall is making progress but its like watching paint dry.
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Post by mytakeonit on Apr 17, 2019 19:34:28 GMT -5
New paint dries in a couple of hours max. On this board ... the next conference call is way TOOOO far away. Unbelievable ...
But, that's mytakeonit
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Post by sportsrancho on Apr 17, 2019 19:50:23 GMT -5
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Post by brotherm1 on Apr 17, 2019 21:09:26 GMT -5
Bill, where are you? What’s going on? We need you. Tell us something good.
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Post by sr71 on Apr 18, 2019 0:45:34 GMT -5
Another two hours of customer service on Twitter, people DM’ing me, “how do I get on Afrezza?...how can I get my 17-year-old son a prescription?” This person has gone to many doctors and they tell her they’re not familiar enough with it, they don’t understand the dosing. That they are hesitant to prescribe. This is incredibly hard for her to take because her son is scared to death of needles and the last thing he wants is a pump and his A1 C is out of control. I told her all the stuff, Mannkind Cares, Vdex, Afrezza Facebook page, and I had her watch Afrezza Jake’s video. Well the more people that see other people getting prescriptions and they’re left out, the more up-set they get! Which is good. But I could sure use about three Vdex’s in every state, that would solve most of my problems! 😎 Sports - Thanks for your continued commitment and dedication in helping others get on the Afrezza train. It's people like you that touch others in a positive life-changing manner, and models a good example for the rest of us to follow.
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Post by vdexdiabetes on Apr 18, 2019 1:15:20 GMT -5
Brother,
Somebody texted me your post. Thought I'd take a moment to respond. First, to tell you something good (and obvious) our results with Afrezza continue to be outstanding. We achieve levels of blood sugar control that are simply impossible to attain without Afrezza. I may share some more of our results soon. This is where the industry must, and in my opinion, will go. It's just so obvious to us now. And, while I understand the frustration with MNKD's marketing campaign, I can say that I honestly don't think any ad campaign will be successful in commercializing Afrezza. We at Vdex see a different path forward, and are determined to follow it. It's not with advertising.
Now, as I write this, I hear some saying, "why aren't you moving faster?" Well, the answer is very convoluted but in overview, we expect to in the coming year. The biggest impediment has been administrative hassles. As but one example, consider that if you want to credential a new physician with Medicare and other insurance plans it takes literally months to do so. This was a hoop we had to jump through in the past year. There have been other obstacles, lots of 'em. That's entrepreneurship. We have surmounted almost all in California and that's why we recently opened in Victorville. We have our sights on other locations as well. Our plans are more focused now.
As an organization, we are more determined than ever to change the course of diabetes, and Afrezza is the answer. There's zero no doubt about that. It's very difficult to convey the relentless determination of the team here at Vdex. We're going to succeed, period. I've heard all the doubters about Vdex and I don't care. The people at Vdex are the type you go to war with because they'll fight to the end. Wait and see...
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Post by cretin11 on Apr 18, 2019 6:01:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the post, Bill!
Do you have a ballpark estimate as to what percentage of overall Afrezza scripts come from Vdex locations, and you anticipate that percentage increasing or decreasing as overall Afrezza awareness (slowly) gains traction?
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Post by sportsrancho on Apr 18, 2019 6:21:03 GMT -5
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Post by peppy on Apr 18, 2019 6:28:22 GMT -5
All the things we were indoctrinated about, out the window when the truth is front and center. It is difficult when we realize the only power we have is to take the business else where. Afrezza is a learning experience.
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Post by mango on Apr 18, 2019 8:31:56 GMT -5
All the things we were indoctrinated about, out the window when the truth is front and center. It is difficult when we realize the only power we have is to take the business else where. Afrezza is a learning experience. 🐑 no more
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Post by mannmade on Apr 18, 2019 8:59:13 GMT -5
My sympathies go out to this parent and I am hopeful she will succeed getting her son on Afrezza. She is a perfect example of why I think Afrezza will find a base for success with peds.
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Post by cretin11 on Apr 18, 2019 10:53:34 GMT -5
Time for her to find Jacob a new doctor! ASAP
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Post by bill on Apr 18, 2019 12:10:23 GMT -5
He’s under 18 so I don’t really think they can help but I told her to call them. But yes this is a common theme “that doctors do not understand it.” I think they just don’t want the headache. And if I was a parent is that what I would really want ..some doctor that doesn’t understand it? I’d get him to a Vdex clinic pronto. @sportsrancho - All these T1 juveniles will need is a CGM with alarms, Afrezza, and a one-page guidebook to the "game." I can't imagine anyone who plays video games having a problem mastering Insulin dosing when armed with those three items .
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