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To: BigKNY3 who wrote (4279)	7/13/1998 8:49:00 AM
From: BigKNY3	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 9523

An Ann Landers V mention today: Dear Ann: I am 64 years old, have buried two husbands and have had a full life, complete with children, grandchildren and two dear great-grands. When my husband's sex drive began to diminish about two years ago (he is now 67), it didn't bother me a bit. In fact, I was relieved. I was never crazy about sex, even in my younger days, and as I grew older, I cared for it even less. Now comes this "wonder drug" called Viagra, and my husband has informed me that he has talked it over with his doctor, who knows of no reason why my husband shouldn't take it. Well, I know of a reason. I've made it clear that the minute he walks into this house with those pills, I am walking out. I'll bet you have received a lot of letters from women who feel the same way I do. How about sharing some of their comments with your readers? Nameless in Philadelphia Yes, I have heard from a great many women about Viagra, and although some feel as you do, most say it is wonderful. A 64-year-old reader in Oklahoma City wrote, "Viagra has been like a miracle. My husband has been rejuvenated. I feel like a bride again." A 60-year-old man from Ohio wrote to say he had been "sexually dead for nearly five years" and he had asked his druggist if Viagra might help. The druggist said, "No harm in trying," so the man did, and it worked like a charm. His wife was so thrilled, she went out and bought three new nightgowns. It all boils down to how a woman feels about her man. If she loves him and wants him to enjoy the ultimate in marital bliss, she will be happy that there is now a drug that can help him recapture the sexual energy of his younger years. But beware, there is a downside. My medical consultants say Viagra could be risky for men who are taking medication for high blood pressure or heart problems. It may possibly be linked to the recent deaths of several men who took Viagra along with their nitroglycerin. My advice is to consult your doctor. Women and Viagra in yesterday's Boston Globe bostonglobe.com Good investing advice in today's IBD. ibd.infostreet.com An international Viagra website globalchange.com Have PFun! BigKNY3

To: BigKNY3 who wrote (4279)	7/13/1998 4:16:00 PM
From: zurdo	Respond to of 9523

BigKNY3, Thanks for the latest good old Peabody report... happy trading!!!

To: BigKNY3 who wrote (4279)	7/13/1998 10:55:00 PM
From: Solid	Respond to of 9523

!Muchas Gracias! Via con Dios Mi Amigo! Solid

To: BigKNY3 who wrote (4279)	7/14/1998 7:32:00 PM
From: BigKNY3	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9523

Listed below is an update of Viagra specification based on published IMS Internet posts and a CNBC news report (7/12/98). Note: actual #s for the week of 7/03/98 may be slightly off. Highlights are are follows: -Since its launch 13 weeks ago, total Viagra prescriptions have reached almost 2.9 million .This is the highest specification ever achieved for a new product in the history of Big Pharma. -Despite the shortened work week due to the celebration of Independence Day on July 3rd, Viagra Total Rxs for the week ending July 3rd remained flat (-1.3%) as compared to the prior week. -Viagra weekly New Rxs continue to fall from the record level of May 8, 1998 (278,715). This decline reflects the unprecedented patient demand at launch and concerns about Viagra's adverse reactions and drug interactions. -Indicative of its therapeutic success and future repeat business, Viagra Refill Rxs once again showed very strong growth (+13.0%), the 12th consecutive weekly increase in refills. -The important Viagra Refill/New Rx ratio has moved up to a very healthy 66.3%. -The average number of Viagra tablets per Rx is 8.5. Note: The Memorial Day holiday had a negative impact on the 5/29/98 data. The Independence Day holiday had a negative impact on the 7/03/98 data. Have PFun! BigKNY3 __________________________________________________________ Viagra New RXs ....................................% Growth....% Share....... ......Week....Viagra........Prior.......... Viagra......... ..... Ending...New Rxs....Week.....New Rxs...... 14..7/03/98....129,108.....-9.0%...........98.3%...Holiday 13..6/26/98....141,877.....-6.5%...........98.5%.. 12..6/19/98....151,579.....-10.0%...........98.6%.. 11..6/12/98....168,610.....-12.4%...........98.7%... 10..6/05/98....192,585.... +19.3%...........99.0%.... 9....5/29/98....161,405.....-31.8%..........98.7%...Holiday 8....5/22/98.....236,525.....-9.9%............99.0%.... 7....5/15/98.....262,566.....-5.8%............99.1%..... 6....5/8/98.......278,715.....+3.3%.............99.1%.... 5.....5/1/98......269,842.....+29.8%........ 98.9%..... 4.....4/24/98.....207,868 ...+83.7%........ 98.3%...... 3.....4/17/98.....113,134....+212.0%....... 96.1%....... 2....4/10/98 ......36,263... . ++................84.4%...... 1....4/3/98............ 546... ++..................6.4%........ 0....3/27/98...... ...... 0... ++ .................0.0%....... Total .............2,350,813... Avg Weekly ......180,790.........................98..2% ________________________________________ Viagra Refill RXs .....................................% Growth.....% Share..... ......Week...Viagra.............Prior...........Viagra........ ......Ending..Refill Rxs.........Week......Refill Rxs... 14..7/03/98...85,595.............+13.0%........97.0%.. Holiday 13..6/26/98...75,748.............+11.9%........96.8%.. 12..6/19/98...68,689..............+4.5%.........96.5%... 11..6/12/98...64,781...............+2.3%.........96.1%..... 10..6/05/98....63,323.............+28.0%.........95.8%...... 9....5/29/98....49,452.............+7.6%..........94.8%.....Holiday 8....5/22/98....45,972..............+31.0%.........93.8%........ 7....5/15/98....35,100..............+42.1%.........91.9%........ 6....5/8/98......24,700...............+50.3%........88.3%....... 5....5/1/98.......16,429............. +118.8%.......81.8%......... 4....4/24/98.......7,508..............+256.0%.......66.3%......... 3....4/17/98.......2,109..............+391.6%......33.0%......... 2....4/10/98 .........429...................++......... 8.4%........... 1....4/3/98...............0...................++...........0.0%.......... 0....3/27/98.............0....................++..........0.0%..... Total.................538.835. ...........................92.6%.. Average Weekly..41,449.............. _____________________________________________________ Viagra Total Rxs ..............................................% Growth..% Share.... ......Week................Viagra.........Prior.........Viagra....... ..... Ending...............Total Rxs....Week....Total Rxs.... 14..7/03/98..............214,703......-1.3%..............97.8%...Holiday 13..6/26/98..............217,625......-0.8%..............97.9%.. 12..6/19/98..............219,458......-6.0%..............97.9%..... 11..6/12/98..............233,391......-8.8%..............98.0%.... 10..6/05/98..............255,908......+21.4%...........98.2%.... 9....5/29/98..............210,857......-23.4%........... 97.8%..Holiday 8....5/22/98 ............ 282,497......-5.1%............ 98.1%.... 7....5/15/98............. 297,666......-1.9%............. 98.2%.. 6....5/8/98............... 303,415......+6.0%............. 98.1%.. 5....5/1/98............... 286,271......+32.9%........... 97.7%.. 4....4/24/98............. 215,376......+86.9%............ 96.7%.. 3....4/17/98............. 115,243....+214.1%.............92.8%... 2....4/10/98 ..............36,692.....+6,620.1%..........76.3%... 1....4/3/98.......................546...........++..............4.0%..... 0....3/27/98 .............. .........0...........++............ 0.0%... Total......................2,889,648 .....Average Weekly..222,239.............................97.1%... ______________________________________________________ ED Ratio: Refill Rxs/New Rxs ........................Viagra........ ..... Week.........% refills/.... .... Ending........New Rxs... 14..7/03/98...........66.3%.....Holiday 13..6/26/98...........53.4%.... 12..6/19/98...........45.3%.... 11..6/12/98...........38.4%..... 10..6/05/98...........32.9%..... 9....5/29/98............30.6%...Holiday. 8....5/22/98............19.4%.... 7....5/15/98 ...........13.1%.... 6....5/8/98................8.9%.... 5....5/1/98................6.1%... 4....4/24/98..............3.6%.... 3....4/17/98 .............1.9%..... 2....4/10/98 .............1.2%.. 1....4/3/98 ............. 0.0%.... 0....3/27/98............ ......... .....Avg Post Viagra......22.9%... . Notes -New Rxs: The key to the health of a new product. Look for volume, market share and growth trends. Viagra new Rxs are expected to plateau and decline due to heavy initial trial usage. Holidays will effect weekly totals. -Refill Rxs: An important indicator of the efficacy and toleration of a new product particularly one for prn therapy such as ED. These patients will not refill a product that is not working or is causing adverse reactions. According to IMS, ''a key barometer to measure the market demand and acceptance of Viagra will be the refill rate of prescriptions. It provides insight into how consumers like the results and how they are reacting to news about the product. The time it takes a consumer to decide to get a refill will have a major impact on the ultimate sales of Viagra.'' -Refill/New Rx Ratio: Another indicator of a product's success. After an initial launch period of 4-6 months, a successful new product should have a refill ratio of at least 50%. Conversely, a product with a refill ratio of less than 50% after 4-6 months may not have been viewed as effective, well-tolerated, or available. In addition, a ratio of greater than 110% may result from a sharp decline in new specification due to alternative new therapies ....while the remaining satisfied patients continue to refill their Rxs. If this ratio is significantly higher than historical norms, the product may be in trouble.