I am a physician who has a friendly question for Forest reps, etc.
I love Forest and really appreciate you all and love the products you provide. But I have noticed recently an increase in visits to my office. Well, I have not really noticed but my staff have brought it to my and my partners' attention that we have a few companies who are showing up weekly or more than weekly for signatures from us. I really would not have noticed this. I see reps regularly in the hallway and I sign their pads, computers, whatever they have. I guess that they are leaving me samples and getting a certain number of signatures to show that they are in my office. I am not sure if you are responsible for my signature and get credit for that or if you get credit for my Rx-ing your drug or what. I get the fact that when I buy a pice of equipment or medical supplies that there is a commission to be had. Anyway, I am getting off topic here.
My staff has noticed that there are companies that are coming in more frequently with more people to stand in the hall and wait to get signatures from me and my partners. I never would have noticed that Forest was coming in more than a could times per month. Since they have brought this up I have been more aware. I have observed that sometimes I will sign for a Forest rep and that then they will go and stand in another part of my office and get a second, third and forth signature. I understand that you want to get us al writing your products but I do not understand while the signature is received from multiple docs in one office. We share the sample supplies. Can't I just sign once for what we need? I am sure I am not understanding what you need from us. I am guessing you are collecting our autographs to get some sort of credit. I am not at all adverse to seeing you all several times per month. I am curious as I watch you get several sigs from your single visit to my office. It does not bother me but it does bother some my office staff and one of my partners (she is a bit of an industry 'hater' for a reason I cannot understand).
I was told about this site from a college friend and have been fascinated by what I have found here. You all have a very difficult job. I respect you all as very capable representatives. I have met a lot of bright, educated individuals in your industry. Some of you I think are very knowledgeable about the products you carry. I have had many questions answered and received a lot of great information.
So my curiosity and question on behalf of my staff. Can we request less frequent visits and possibly only one signature per visit ? Is that going to harm you in any way. I do not want to harm someone in their job by limiting access. I understand that you have a job to do.
Is there a solution which would work for my office and my Forest reps ?
Do you get credit for signatures ? We try to use your products and always have more than enough samples. Any feedback would be appreciated. I wish you well. Thanks for listening. I will talk to my Forest rep. Just wanted to get any feedback you have.
Dr J F -
I love Forest and really appreciate you all and love the products you provide. But I have noticed recently an increase in visits to my office. Well, I have not really noticed but my staff have brought it to my and my partners' attention that we have a few companies who are showing up weekly or more than weekly for signatures from us. I really would not have noticed this. I see reps regularly in the hallway and I sign their pads, computers, whatever they have. I guess that they are leaving me samples and getting a certain number of signatures to show that they are in my office. I am not sure if you are responsible for my signature and get credit for that or if you get credit for my Rx-ing your drug or what. I get the fact that when I buy a pice of equipment or medical supplies that there is a commission to be had. Anyway, I am getting off topic here.
My staff has noticed that there are companies that are coming in more frequently with more people to stand in the hall and wait to get signatures from me and my partners. I never would have noticed that Forest was coming in more than a could times per month. Since they have brought this up I have been more aware. I have observed that sometimes I will sign for a Forest rep and that then they will go and stand in another part of my office and get a second, third and forth signature. I understand that you want to get us al writing your products but I do not understand while the signature is received from multiple docs in one office. We share the sample supplies. Can't I just sign once for what we need? I am sure I am not understanding what you need from us. I am guessing you are collecting our autographs to get some sort of credit. I am not at all adverse to seeing you all several times per month. I am curious as I watch you get several sigs from your single visit to my office. It does not bother me but it does bother some my office staff and one of my partners (she is a bit of an industry 'hater' for a reason I cannot understand).
I was told about this site from a college friend and have been fascinated by what I have found here. You all have a very difficult job. I respect you all as very capable representatives. I have met a lot of bright, educated individuals in your industry. Some of you I think are very knowledgeable about the products you carry. I have had many questions answered and received a lot of great information.
So my curiosity and question on behalf of my staff. Can we request less frequent visits and possibly only one signature per visit ? Is that going to harm you in any way. I do not want to harm someone in their job by limiting access. I understand that you have a job to do.
Is there a solution which would work for my office and my Forest reps ?
Do you get credit for signatures ? We try to use your products and always have more than enough samples. Any feedback would be appreciated. I wish you well. Thanks for listening. I will talk to my Forest rep. Just wanted to get any feedback you have.
Dr J F -