Primary Care and Fanapt?

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Primary Care is the BU.

It seems like the catch- all BU.

For example, Xolair is now in the "primary care" BU. Makes no sense- This company does a horrible job communicating the why behind these actions. Besides oncology drugs, Xolair has quietly been making lots of money for NVS, so in return they screw the current field force, as the next indication, less than a year away, will go to a "new" derm sales force?

WTF??? It will not work- There is another company Xolair works with, how in the hell is that optimal? Let's hear from the smart people at HQ on this one.
 




I work in the field but my guess would be that the current model of "primary care" seems to be working for the company. So you bring in brands to increase productivity and profit. I think you will be fine. I thought the fan apt people where toast.
 




I don't think there will be much change other than who is being reported to. Because Fanapt is in "Primary Care" aka GenMeds, it just means that management reports to Nikos instead of someone else. Makes little sense to have too much high level management especially for some of the divisions, like Neuro, that is making very little money.
 




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I don't think there will be much change other than who is being reported to. Because Fanapt is in "Primary Care" aka GenMeds, it just means that management reports to Nikos instead of someone else. Makes little sense to have too much high level management especially for some of the divisions, like Neuro, that is making very little money.
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This is just the beginning of eliminating neuro and evntually Fanapt will be gone as well. The gen med reps will become as one and then the field force will be right sized as soon as they confirm what the product portfilio will be
 




Another smoke and mirrors announcement. More layoffs ahead. Just think of how this was done in the same way last year and 2 years ago. Same BS. Roll in another sales force, then "right-size" everyone. I am on the Fanapt side and now will be looking for a job. The writing is definitely on the wall. Way to go Novartis, another cluster-f__k.
 




Anonymous said:
Another smoke and mirrors announcement. More layoffs ahead. Just think of how this was done in the same way last year and 2 years ago. Same BS. Roll in another sales force, then "right-size" everyone. I am on the Fanapt side and now will be looking for a job. The writing is definitely on the wall. Way to go Novartis, another cluster-f__k.
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I feel for you, man. Maybe you can apply to the many specialty opportunities that Novartis will be offering soon with their promising pipeline!
 




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I don't think there will be much change other than who is being reported to. Because Fanapt is in "Primary Care" aka GenMeds, it just means that management reports to Nikos instead of someone else. Makes little sense to have too much high level management especially for some of the divisions, like Neuro, that is making very little money.
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Very few PCPs if any treat schizo. Hell, a lot of psychs don't even treat schizo.
 




What primary care treats depression, social anxiety, ADHD? don't you need some kind of doc with a couch in the exam room? Why not add schizo! You'd think so until this huge market and their pills were targeted at primary care docs.. here's a simple check list to confirm the diagnosis, here's our simple pill (with limited side effects, a study, free sample and on formulary), and the doc gets to keep that pt. coming back for checkups! Guys it's all about the money. Period.
 




Primary Care Doc "keeping a schz patient coming back"? You are an idiot. They don't want them in the office. Most are on 3 to 6 psyche drugs (often super high doses). Way out of their realm of experience. Most don't have the ability to keep an appointment unless there is someone taking care of them. Patients often dissheveled, poor hygiene and delusional etc. that freaks out other people in waiting room. They don't get better, just worse. A horrible disease with bad outcomes.
 




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Primary Care Doc "keeping a schz patient coming back"? You are an idiot. They don't want them in the office. Most are on 3 to 6 psyche drugs (often super high doses). Way out of their realm of experience. Most don't have the ability to keep an appointment unless there is someone taking care of them. Patients often dissheveled, poor hygiene and delusional etc. that freaks out other people in waiting room. They don't get better, just worse. A horrible disease with bad outcomes.
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How can they even prescribe a product that has no managed care coverage. I am Step Edited, PA, Drs tell me impossible to write - can't even get it for Medicaid patients! My KAM said USMM gave up contracting for product long time ago.
 




Anonymous said:
I don't think there will be much change other than who is being reported to. Because Fanapt is in "Primary Care" aka GenMeds, it just means that management reports to Nikos instead of someone else. Makes little sense to have too much high level management especially for some of the divisions, like Neuro, that is making very little money.
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