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I feel so great. I just got back from a weeks vacation and I decided that I would not work today either, one on vivus. Heck, I'm not working tomorrow either. Feels so good!
 






Anonymous said:
Hey Einstein - Chris T gets paid the same way we do - on Rxs. why would increase the price and take away discounts?? and when did you ever see a VP sales do price increases???

All these decisions are made above him. And he is told what to do and say. That is the reality.
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Excuse me, Chris said at our meeting that price does not matter. So even if he gets paid on rxs, he is stupid if he really thinks that. Price is our number one issue.
 






Just a question so please do not attack the questionnaire: If price is such an issue why is Belviq gaining momentum? I know Qsymia weekly script numbers are higher but it seems that Belviq is gaining some traction where as Qsymia has been flat at best.

Is Belviq gaining some momentum because it has more sales reps on the ground?? Because if that is the issue than the fix is easy. I am assuming Belviq is about the same cost.
 


















They have had it with the folks that led the proxy. This is THE issue - this post-proxy BOD.


MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - April 08, 2014) - VIVUS, Inc. (VVUS) today announced that J. Martin Carroll, Mark B. Logan and Robert N. Wilson have decided not to stand for re-election when their terms expire at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held on June 20, 2014.

"We are grateful to Marty, Mark and Bob for their tireless efforts on behalf of VIVUS," said Michael J. Astrue, chairman of VIVUS. "The contributions from these individuals throughout their tenures have been invaluable, and we wish them the best in all future endeavors."
 






Anonymous said:
They have had it with the folks that led the proxy. This is THE issue - this post-proxy BOD.


MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - April 08, 2014) - VIVUS, Inc. (VVUS) today announced that J. Martin Carroll, Mark B. Logan and Robert N. Wilson have decided not to stand for re-election when their terms expire at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held on June 20, 2014.

"We are grateful to Marty, Mark and Bob for their tireless efforts on behalf of VIVUS," said Michael J. Astrue, chairman of VIVUS. "The contributions from these individuals throughout their tenures have been invaluable, and we wish them the best in all future endeavors."
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Well folks, it's starting to happen. Our stock hits a all time low $4.97 and board members are jumping ship. I'm not sure how much time is left but after talking to my manager that I'm very close too I was told to get my resume together and start looking around. Vivus management thought that with stock options it would be some nice money coming to them. It's basically toilet paper now with no hope coming. With us being pdi we can be let go tomorrow with benefits gone immediately. I have been very loyal to this company, I have a family to care about and our company doesn't care what happens to us. They can cut us in half or more and keep the scripts stable, maybe even let us all go and use in house and phone promotions to save money. Bottom line is the company will have to be sold quickly. Times are hard so don't wait and go down with the ship, we may be able to find another job, it can't be any harder or depressing than this gig. Good luck to all, even the ones that came in unprepared and not ready for the problems and issues we faced. This has to be the the all time crappiest launch in the history of pharma. I'm just sad that it couldn't be fixed before now.
 
























I had a talk with my manager today and we discussed a lot. Stock going down is a big concern and also with the board members starting to abort shows that we have problems. I was told to do what was best for me and my family. I have not updated my résumé but will do it this weekend. I hate change but the bills have to get paid. I'm lucky to have such a great manager that will support me.
 






I want to ask a very serious question. What has Chris T done for Vivus to make him qualified to continue working at this company? He as done squat! Even my manager thinks he is a douche. Every company he is with turns out the same. I have to agree with the majority, pack up and get out, your time is over sir.
 






Amgen rep here. I once was in your shoes with CT. He has a reputation to be able to launch a product and turn into a turd overnight. Amgen did the right thing and showed him the door. I feel your pain, and I'm glad he is your nightmare now.
 












I tried to discuss some things with my manager a while back and he must have called HR or someone. I started getting phone cals from ----people----- asking me to stay quiet. Feel like I'm living in living in a communist environment. I was just asking questions. Why was I warned to hush? You don't need to talk negatively and do your job. Wow, they make you feel like a child. It's ok, I'm doing what I need to do! See ya.
 


















I think Chris knows his time with Vivus is coming to a end soon. My manager said he was looking at other options. I personally think its to late now. Ship is sinking way to fast. Bye bye CT, you are crap for a leader. Can't wait till you are gone.
 






Anonymous said:
I think Chris knows his time with Vivus is coming to a end soon. My manager said he was looking at other options. I personally think its to late now. Ship is sinking way to fast. Bye bye CT, you are crap for a leader. Can't wait till you are gone.
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I totally agree, get out CT. You are not a leader. Your own management team can't stand you. We laugh at you while your on the stage and on TC. You my friend are a joke.
 












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