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Post by cjm18 on Mar 26, 2017 15:45:00 GMT -5
"That doesn't make any sense?" The answer is in the transcript I linked to. "When we expected a certain amount of prescribers to come on Board and we did our forecast, we went back to them and said, what’s going on? What happened? We know you like the drug, you had a good history of prescribing. And one of the number one things we heard consistently was, I just need to see a rep far more often and [Afrezza is] just not top of mind." It's a head scratcher. There has to be more to it. They didn't figure this out early enough in launch to send a rep out more often?
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Post by mnholdem on Mar 26, 2017 15:47:42 GMT -5
There is a ring of truth to that remark. For physicians/clinics/hospitals that don't permit sales visits, it's irrelevant but for those who do, regular reminders of Afrezza as a treatment option and, more important, support for staff & patient training can lead to more prescriptions. Awareness for physicians is important. We've seen for ourselves what can happen without it.
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Post by peppy on Mar 26, 2017 16:04:29 GMT -5
"[O]ur big prescribers that really loved Afrezza did not come back on Board. And in fact, one of them passed away unfortunately, and that did hurt the Q4 performance." That doesn't make any sense? If they really loved Afrezza why aren't they on board? And why didn't they know right away and correct it? And what patient would drop the drugs they are on because their doctor died? The new rep that handles that area will know who the doctor referred his patients to and make sure the new doc is up to speed. And I'm sure they are working like crazy getting the others back on board. And while I'm at it... I have another question for anyone who wants to answer:-) Are we sure the patients are being told to use a follow up dose? And that people have to buy more Afrezza because of it? ( Fine with me if that's how to get the best results.) Tom's kids don't do that very often. They are not afraid to take enough. And don't need extra. But they are also not trying to be perfect or compete with their numbers. And are the T2's needing more also? here is my take on the quicky. tom's kids growing boys, should be able to have the 4,8,12 titration pack. the most total units per available packaging for $374 dollars a month.
Regarding type two and afrezza ultrarapid and subq insulin, hard to get at these prices, when you can spend 5 dollars a month putting some unknowning human being on metformin and they can carry on.
Our target had to be type one, because their insurance claims are for a life or death med. type two going to get the pills. cheaper, easier.
MNKD in my opinion needs to offer two prescription options, which even though I have witnessed many times, I can not dig up on their website; a 4 and 8 tritation, a 4/8/12 tritration. subq rapid acting running what for a vial? and yes I said vial, $150? $175?
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Post by sayhey24 on Mar 26, 2017 16:41:16 GMT -5
"[O]ur big prescribers that really loved Afrezza did not come back on Board. And in fact, one of them passed away unfortunately, and that did hurt the Q4 performance." That doesn't make any sense? If they really loved Afrezza why aren't they on board? And why didn't they know right away and correct it? And what patient would drop the drugs they are on because their doctor died? The new rep that handles that area will know who the doctor referred his patients to and make sure the new doc is up to speed. And I'm sure they are working like crazy getting the others back on board. And while I'm at it... I have another question for anyone who wants to answer:-) Are we sure the patients are being told to use a follow up dose? And that people have to buy more Afrezza because of it? ( Fine with me if that's how to get the best results.) Tom's kids don't do that very often. They are not afraid to take enough. And don't need extra. But they are also not trying to be perfect or compete with their numbers. And are the T2's needing more also? I suspect Big Pharma is putting a great deal of pressure on the doctors not to use afrezza. The amount of pressure they put on the FDA not to approve was amazing. Unless they are properly dosing their A1c results won't be better than an RAA so its easy for the doctor to change them back to an RAA. I fully suspect most patients have never been explained first and second phase insulin release. Why would they? Until afrezza there was no drug which could provide a phase one release. Most doctors probably do not understand how important it is to keep harmony in not only turning off sugar production by the liver but to also blunt the glucose rise to prevent temporary insulin resistance from high BG. The last thing Big Pharma wants to mention is the importance of first phase release. If they did they would all be promoting afrezza which would not be good for them. To answer your question about T2s needing more, the short answer is they too would need a second phase release - second dose, depending on initial dose and depending on the fat/carb composition of the meal - same as a T1. There is no difference between a T1 and T2 in this regard. The key is, is their liver working properly. If they are taking metformin it is not. If it is unless they really overdose the liver will kick in and keep them from hypos. You can see this in the patent application but even with metformin only 2% had hypo issues. The big problem is the T2's BG in some cases has been too high for so long, they have developed higher insulin resistance and need higher doses of insulin vs. the typical T1. But, if that T1 is managing to the ACCORD recommendation they too will need more after awhile as the body adjusts to the higher BG. This is often referred to as the honeymoon phase by new T1s. After about 6 months they need more insulin, no kidding but if they had been using afrezza and keeping their fasting BG under 100 they wouldn't. Afrezza is so different from anything current doctors and insulin users have encountered they really have a hard time believing to just "Go Big" with the dose and don't worry. They have allows been taught and learned the hard way the Analogs are dangerous and R insulin is dangerous.
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Post by peppy on Mar 26, 2017 17:57:14 GMT -5
Aged, When you buy a vial of rapid acting to fill the pump chamber, what are you seeing on the bill copy sent by the insurer? How much is he insurer saying the retail price is? the discounted price? amt paid? How long does a vile last you? Ditto, what is long acting costing a month per invoice?
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Post by op2778 on Mar 26, 2017 17:59:41 GMT -5
I'm not posting anymore because it's almost obvious Afrezza is a niche drug. When the man that is in charge of selling The Damn product says: unfortunately a doctor that prescribe passed away......(u know The rest of The story) that Makes u wonder how The hell is possible that he said that? So, Mike is saying that just few Drs are prescribing, that If one of them get flu and doesn't work 3 days, Afrezza prescription Will Go down like The Titanic.
That's outrageous and means it's time to fire BOD, MATT and MIKE and sell "If possible" The Damn company (because To me Looks like The company is just a death walking man). I'll not be unrespectful to AL memory, but, today mistakes are a consecuence of his decision.
Beside I'll share with u 2 personal story:
1. If they cannot sell in The USA, Go figure how they could sell it in countries of South America. That's bring to My first example: The father in law of My business associate is on Metformin. We live in Venezuela and we traveled together to Miami 6months ago. I explained To him The benefits of Afrezza and he said: look, I'm 70 yrs old, metformin is GREAT To me, because is very cheap and I'm not sure that Afrezza really works like u said. After that, i talked To My business associate (he is a pharmacist) and he said: look, Afrezza could be great, probably is really a Good drug (he doesn't know about it until i introduced it To him) but metformin is cheap for us, so why we Will spend money for something some expensive specially when Will be impossible To buy it in Venezuela? Beside he said: My father in low is 70yrs old so he can live with diabetes and stay on metformin.
2. My mechanized worker (we call them motorizado in Venezuela) is a Very poor guy. His salary is 15usd/month (I'm not kidding) and he is a T1. One day we got a coworker birthday and saw my mechanized worker eating a piece of cake. I told him: Hey you, What are u doing? U cannot eat that. Are u going To take a metformin pill to control Your BG? You know What his answer was: Sir i take nothing To control My diabetes and i never took nothing because My doctor said T1 isn't a big deal. I looked To his eyes and the color of The pupil it's YELLOW like my piiiiiii. My associate said when we were discussing about diabetes: he is right, T1 isn't big deal......
I know, Venezuela is a damn country, plagued with ignorance so i don't expect u to understand, but, how is possible that "ignorance is so big over there"? And I'm not saying united state people is ignorant (please don't missunderstand My words) but i see that diabetics in USA are so lazy or really ignorant If they don't care about their personal situation. If a better way To live If offered and a new treatment is available At least give it an opportunity.
Lazy patients, lazy Dr's, lazy Endo, lazy sales work, lazy Matt&Mike, lazy and useless BOD......
Conclusion:
I'm underwater, I'll not sell (just looking for a miracle) but u have To be honest and answer this 2 simple questions To me: 1. How is possible that NOBODY out there is interested to buy the CO? How is possible that some billionaire isn't thinking To buy all the shares on the market (can do that with $120mm aprox) and be The owner of all MNKD (including patents and related tax benefits?)
2. How is possible that TS never get a REAL INTEREST and/or validation beside Afrezza? I refuse answers like: Afrezza is The validation to TS. For GOSH sake, think about Vaccine in Africa (just To do an example). Are u kidding me? Since we get FDA approval TS gets nothing......Where the Hell is Gates Foundation?
This DAMN CO is just DAMN.......We got Hakan, now Matt......and Now Mike......Come on, are u serious? Mike saying: one of the big prescribers passed away......Come on.....
RLS is/was smoke and mirror........Where is The inhaled pot?
Sorry but i need to wirte this testament......
I read your answer and i think: a lot of you Looks very smart, u answer with very accurate details, but to me, The game is simple: TS value = current sales of Afrezza (almost phatetic). No validation To TS beside Afrezza failure...... After more than 1yr after Sanofi returned Afrezza, we're still talking about Sanofi screwing us........Conspiracy theory and so on.......Open your eyes guys.....
Btw, EYES The other CO of Mr Al (RIP) probably Will need a RS too........
Oh btw, i run 2 trading company in Venezuela, selling row materials, chemical additives and if You think is difficult To sell Afrezza in The best country of The World (because i think u are The best) come To Venezuela and I'll let u know the hell in hearth....
By now, Afrezza should be a BLOCKBUSTER without any IF.........
Thanks and sorry i was too long.... Op
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Post by liane on Mar 26, 2017 19:12:23 GMT -5
Your story about the mechanized worker does not seem very plausible. If he's T1, he cannot survive long without insulin. Metformin generally does not factor into the treatment of T1s.
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Post by op2778 on Mar 26, 2017 19:42:47 GMT -5
Liane, I'm sorry for you, but you need to overcome your reality....I'm OK with you been a moderator of this site, but you're not the owner of "worldwide truth". I hope you know where Venezuela is located. I urge you to visit this www.dolartoday.com an read some news about Venezuela and how poor people lives. Probably is hard for you to understand that people looks for food in garbage bin and kill to get a piece of bread. Probably for your is difficult to understand that girls of 13-15-16-17-18....... Prostitute themselves not for money, but for a plate of warm food. Probably to you is difficult to understand that workers with a salary of 10-15usd/months dies everyday because they cannot buy drugs, because there is a National Emergency due to this corrupt government we have. People dies everyday like flies in Venezuela. Each weekend only in the Caracas, (capital of Venezuela where i live) dies 65-75 person from different causes. So, I don't have to invent story about people that I know and live with diabetes and cannot afford to pay for insulin. They will survive? I don't know, in Venezuela unfortunately we are get in use with death and isn't a joke..... Each day we get to work and pray we can go back home alive. So, thanks for your answer, but if you don't know how things works in Venezuela and how people lives, probably is better to stay in silence. Op
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Post by peppy on Mar 26, 2017 19:51:51 GMT -5
I'm not posting anymore because it's almost obvious Afrezza is a niche drug. When the man that is in charge of selling The Damn product says: unfortunately a doctor that prescribe passed away......(u know The rest of The story) that Makes u wonder how The hell is possible that he said that? So, Mike is saying that just few Drs are prescribing, that If one of them get flu and doesn't work 3 days, Afrezza prescription Will Go down like The Titanic. That's outrageous and means it's time to fire BOD, MATT and MIKE and sell "If possible" The Damn company (because To me Looks like The company is just a death walking man). I'll not be unrespectful to AL memory, but, today mistakes are a consecuence of his decision. Beside I'll share with u 2 personal story: 1. If they cannot sell in The USA, Go figure how they could sell it in countries of South America. That's bring to My first example: The father in law of My business associate is on Metformin. We live in Venezuela and we traveled together to Miami 6months ago. I explained To him The benefits of Afrezza and he said: look, I'm 70 yrs old, metformin is GREAT To me, because is very cheap and I'm not sure that Afrezza really works like u said. After that, i talked To My business associate (he is a pharmacist) and he said: look, Afrezza could be great, probably is really a Good drug (he doesn't know about it until i introduced it To him) but metformin is cheap for us, so why we Will spend money for something some expensive specially when Will be impossible To buy it in Venezuela? Beside he said: My father in low is 70yrs old so he can live with diabetes and stay on metformin. 2. My mechanized worker (we call them motorizado in Venezuela) is a Very poor guy. His salary is 15usd/month (I'm not kidding) and he is a T1. One day we got a coworker birthday and saw my mechanized worker eating a piece of cake. I told him: Hey you, What are u doing? U cannot eat that. Are u going To take a metformin pill to control Your BG? You know What his answer was: Sir i take nothing To control My diabetes and i never took nothing because My doctor said T1 isn't a big deal. I looked To his eyes and the color of The pupil it's YELLOW like my piiiiiii. My associate said when we were discussing about diabetes: he is right, T1 isn't big deal...... I know, Venezuela is a damn country, plagued with ignorance so i don't expect u to understand, but, how is possible that "ignorance is so big over there"? And I'm not saying united state people is ignorant (please don't missunderstand My words) but i see that diabetics in USA are so lazy or really ignorant If they don't care about their personal situation. If a better way To live If offered and a new treatment is available At least give it an opportunity. Lazy patients, lazy Dr's, lazy Endo, lazy sales work, lazy Matt&Mike, lazy and useless BOD...... Conclusion: I'm underwater, I'll not sell (just looking for a miracle) but u have To be honest and answer this 2 simple questions To me: 1. How is possible that NOBODY out there is interested to buy the CO? How is possible that some billionaire isn't thinking To buy all the shares on the market (can do that with $120mm aprox) and be The owner of all MNKD (including patents and related tax benefits?) 2. How is possible that TS never get a REAL INTEREST and/or validation beside Afrezza? I refuse answers like: Afrezza is The validation to TS. For GOSH sake, think about Vaccine in Africa (just To do an example). Are u kidding me? Since we get FDA approval TS gets nothing......Where the Hell is Gates Foundation? This DAMN CO is just DAMN.......We got Hakan, now Matt......and Now Mike......Come on, are u serious? Mike saying: one of the big prescribers passed away......Come on..... RLS is/was smoke and mirror........Where is The inhaled pot? Sorry but i need to wirte this testament...... I read your answer and i think: a lot of you Looks very smart, u answer with very accurate details, but to me, The game is simple: TS value = current sales of Afrezza (almost phatetic). No validation To TS beside Afrezza failure...... After more than 1yr after Sanofi returned Afrezza, we're still talking about Sanofi screwing us........Conspiracy theory and so on.......Open your eyes guys..... Btw, EYES The other CO of Mr Al (RIP) probably Will need a RS too........ Oh btw, i run 2 trading company in Venezuela, selling row materials, chemical additives and if You think is difficult To sell Afrezza in The best country of The World (because i think u are The best) come To Venezuela and I'll let u know the hell in hearth.... By now, Afrezza should be a BLOCKBUSTER without any IF......... Thanks and sorry i was too long.... Op
You are correct. Everyday people in other countries would never be able to pay this for Afrezza. Sports posted an article that apidra got eu approval. apidra's price is going to become negotiable. That is the missing step on the usa. Insurance companies do not negotiate price through one big purchaser. The poor of mexico will not use afrezza in their lifetime. The physicians, perhaps so programed in their standards of care analogues, and codes, have to see us cranky overweight, etc everyday. The old type ones are not going to change. especially at this price? Basal insulin in plenty of the drawers of nursing homes.
Right now, it these prices are to be believed, price explains scripts. Same boat op. Mike and matt are smart enough to see this problem.
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Post by falconquest on Mar 26, 2017 20:37:51 GMT -5
I'm not posting anymore because it's almost obvious Afrezza is a niche drug. When the man that is in charge of selling The Damn product says: unfortunately a doctor that prescribe passed away......(u know The rest of The story) that Makes u wonder how The hell is possible that he said that? So, Mike is saying that just few Drs are prescribing, that If one of them get flu and doesn't work 3 days, Afrezza prescription Will Go down like The Titanic. That's outrageous and means it's time to fire BOD, MATT and MIKE and sell "If possible" The Damn company (because To me Looks like The company is just a death walking man). I'll not be unrespectful to AL memory, but, today mistakes are a consecuence of his decision. Beside I'll share with u 2 personal story: 1. If they cannot sell in The USA, Go figure how they could sell it in countries of South America. That's bring to My first example: The father in law of My business associate is on Metformin. We live in Venezuela and we traveled together to Miami 6months ago. I explained To him The benefits of Afrezza and he said: look, I'm 70 yrs old, metformin is GREAT To me, because is very cheap and I'm not sure that Afrezza really works like u said. After that, i talked To My business associate (he is a pharmacist) and he said: look, Afrezza could be great, probably is really a Good drug (he doesn't know about it until i introduced it To him) but metformin is cheap for us, so why we Will spend money for something some expensive specially when Will be impossible To buy it in Venezuela? Beside he said: My father in low is 70yrs old so he can live with diabetes and stay on metformin. 2. My mechanized worker (we call them motorizado in Venezuela) is a Very poor guy. His salary is 15usd/month (I'm not kidding) and he is a T1. One day we got a coworker birthday and saw my mechanized worker eating a piece of cake. I told him: Hey you, What are u doing? U cannot eat that. Are u going To take a metformin pill to control Your BG? You know What his answer was: Sir i take nothing To control My diabetes and i never took nothing because My doctor said T1 isn't a big deal. I looked To his eyes and the color of The pupil it's YELLOW like my piiiiiii. My associate said when we were discussing about diabetes: he is right, T1 isn't big deal...... I know, Venezuela is a damn country, plagued with ignorance so i don't expect u to understand, but, how is possible that "ignorance is so big over there"? And I'm not saying united state people is ignorant (please don't missunderstand My words) but i see that diabetics in USA are so lazy or really ignorant If they don't care about their personal situation. If a better way To live If offered and a new treatment is available At least give it an opportunity. Lazy patients, lazy Dr's, lazy Endo, lazy sales work, lazy Matt&Mike, lazy and useless BOD...... Conclusion: I'm underwater, I'll not sell (just looking for a miracle) but u have To be honest and answer this 2 simple questions To me: 1. How is possible that NOBODY out there is interested to buy the CO? How is possible that some billionaire isn't thinking To buy all the shares on the market (can do that with $120mm aprox) and be The owner of all MNKD (including patents and related tax benefits?) 2. How is possible that TS never get a REAL INTEREST and/or validation beside Afrezza? I refuse answers like: Afrezza is The validation to TS. For GOSH sake, think about Vaccine in Africa (just To do an example). Are u kidding me? Since we get FDA approval TS gets nothing......Where the Hell is Gates Foundation? This DAMN CO is just DAMN.......We got Hakan, now Matt......and Now Mike......Come on, are u serious? Mike saying: one of the big prescribers passed away......Come on..... RLS is/was smoke and mirror........Where is The inhaled pot? Sorry but i need to wirte this testament...... I read your answer and i think: a lot of you Looks very smart, u answer with very accurate details, but to me, The game is simple: TS value = current sales of Afrezza (almost phatetic). No validation To TS beside Afrezza failure...... After more than 1yr after Sanofi returned Afrezza, we're still talking about Sanofi screwing us........Conspiracy theory and so on.......Open your eyes guys..... Btw, EYES The other CO of Mr Al (RIP) probably Will need a RS too........ Oh btw, i run 2 trading company in Venezuela, selling row materials, chemical additives and if You think is difficult To sell Afrezza in The best country of The World (because i think u are The best) come To Venezuela and I'll let u know the hell in hearth.... By now, Afrezza should be a BLOCKBUSTER without any IF......... Thanks and sorry i was too long.... Op What a heartfelt summation of our position. It is truly a shame what has happened in Venezuela and a good lesson for democracies everywhere. op2778 holds up a mirror and forces us to see reality. His points are well taken about TS partnerships, acceptance of Afrezza in the marketplace and how it likely won't be accepted in many poorer countries. The team of Matt and Mike need to get something going and they need to do it now. I am beginning to lose faith in Mike. What has he been able to do with scripts since coming aboard? It is a shame, a damn shame and I feel sorry for all who have lost money in this company.
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Post by saxcmann on Mar 26, 2017 21:15:44 GMT -5
"[O]ur big prescribers that really loved Afrezza did not come back on Board. And in fact, one of them passed away unfortunately, and that did hurt the Q4 performance." That doesn't make any sense? If they really loved Afrezza why aren't they on board? And why didn't they know right away and correct it? And what patient would drop the drugs they are on because their doctor died? The new rep that handles that area will know who the doctor referred his patients to and make sure the new doc is up to speed. And I'm sure they are working like crazy getting the others back on board. And while I'm at it... I have another question for anyone who wants to answer:-) Are we sure the patients are being told to use a follow up dose? And that people have to buy more Afrezza because of it? ( Fine with me if that's how to get the best results.) Tom's kids don't do that very often. They are not afraid to take enough. And don't need extra. But they are also not trying to be perfect or compete with their numbers. And are the T2's needing more also? I suspect Big Pharma is putting a great deal of pressure on the doctors not to use afrezza. The amount of pressure they put on the FDA not to approve was amazing. Unless they are properly dosing their A1c results won't be better than an RAA so its easy for the doctor to change them back to an RAA. I fully suspect most patients have never been explained first and second phase insulin release. Why would they? Until afrezza there was no drug which could provide a phase one release. Most doctors probably do not understand how important it is to keep harmony in not only turning off sugar production by the liver but to also blunt the glucose rise to prevent temporary insulin resistance from high BG. The last thing Big Pharma wants to mention is the importance of first phase release. If they did they would all be promoting afrezza which would not be good for them. To answer your question about T2s needing more, the short answer is they too would need a second phase release - second dose, depending on initial dose and depending on the fat/carb composition of the meal - same as a T1. There is no difference between a T1 and T2 in this regard. The key is, is their liver working properly. If they are taking metformin it is not. If it is unless they really overdose the liver will kick in and keep them from hypos. You can see this in the patent application but even with metformin only 2% had hypo issues. The big problem is the T2's BG in some cases has been too high for so long, they have developed higher insulin resistance and need higher doses of insulin vs. the typical T1. But, if that T1 is managing to the ACCORD recommendation they too will need more after awhile as the body adjusts to the higher BG. This is often referred to as the honeymoon phase by new T1s. After about 6 months they need more insulin, no kidding but if they had been using afrezza and keeping their fasting BG under 100 they wouldn't. Afrezza is so different from anything current doctors and insulin users have encountered they really have a hard time believing to just "Go Big" with the dose and don't worry. They have allows been taught and learned the hard way the Analogs are dangerous and R insulin is dangerous. Accurate sayhey. Especially the last paragraph. You can dose afrezza aggressively. Most docs are misinformed and don't understand dosing. Highly recognized top docs need to be "paid off" to promote/educate/speak about afrezza like BP does with their drugs. Mnkd doesn't have the money.
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Post by babaoriley on Mar 26, 2017 22:05:10 GMT -5
Even if only a small percentage of the "rich" diabetics of the world would use Afrezza, we'd be okay for now.
And remember India and Saudi Arabia, geez, we have enough of it, can't we about give it away over there for a while?
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Post by liane on Mar 27, 2017 4:30:14 GMT -5
op2778 - I was not trying to make an commentary about the economic conditions in your country. Maybe you made a typo and your friend is actually a T2 diabetic. But I stand by my comment - a T1 diabetic will not survive very long (days to weeks) without insulin.
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Post by peppy on Mar 27, 2017 5:47:16 GMT -5
Again, I have been all over the afrezza.com professional site. I do not see a list of possible boxes for a physician to order. I have seen them in the past. the $618 dollar 4/8 titration pack is priced to high. period. The annual meeting coming up. We need details. Prices. Boxed configurations. www.afrezza.com/hcp/
If I was a physician/clinician and I wanted to order Afrezza, there is no packaging information on the afrezza professional site. None. Something has changed. This board is a thread to management. afrezza can not sell at this price. what the heck is up at the website? How is the sales team supposed to sell?
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Post by madog365 on Mar 27, 2017 6:52:42 GMT -5
Just why Afrezza is not selling after almost two years of FDA approval? Keep it simple please as my mind is already overloaded. Simple answer is patients still don't know about it and doctors aren't keen to prescribe it over other options that worked for them in the past.. I've always been in the camp that believed patients need to be asking for it by name, demanding it from their docs to change their prescribing behavior..I simply don't trust that doctors will come on board themselves no matter how much salesforce is out there. I see a lot of frustrations and criticism in this thread .. some of it is fair, some completely unwarranted, and some of it pure anecdotal rambling..there has been a lot of improvement and build coming up to the moment we are at now where they are ready to advertise... coverage was abysmal and patients had to pay high out of pocket costs as pointed out here, now many many more a covered and can participate in the savings program. Unfortunately there has not been any traction yet on shifting perception of docs but with upcoming marketing I believe they will finally get the word out to patients that this treatment option exists... but it will come down to the patients.. will they see enough value to ask their doctor to try it? Will the new sample packs actually work and allow patients to realize the full potential of afrezza... will they get a refill? I'd encourage you all to again take a look at the chart presented a few times which shows where competing drugs were at this stage of their lifecycle. Afrezza still has the blockbuster potential, the negativity makes me want to see this succeed even more.
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