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The success of any business or organization depends largely on how effectively the members communicate. The abil

According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product

ity to speak well is a minimum requirement of some businesses when hiring. Whatever the job, business profession

; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.

Examples of combination products may in

ls require extensive use of oral communication when carrying out their duties.

Effective communication involves:

lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.

Listening: Good listening skills and showing a genuine interest are attributes of a successful communicator. S

here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe

les associates who actively listen to customers inquires and complaints are more able to solve problems and gain

d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.

Combination pro

ustomer loyalty.

Use Names: When meeting people make sure you hear the person’s name and use it right away so y

ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc

ou will remember it. If you are not sure what the person said, ask him/her to repeat it.

Get to the Point: Sho

easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi

value for people’s time by being as concise as possible when giving information. Do not give lengthy, unnecessar

nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically

details and don’t make excuses for your mistakes. Answer the question and give important information only.

Let

and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ

thers Talk: Don’t be a person who does all the talking. What you are saying may be of interest to you only. Ke

ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi

p the other person in mind, giving him/her a chance to be a part of the conversation. Look for signals that you m

ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.

Following aspects would a

ay be boring your listener and ask questions to involve them in the conversation.

Non-verbal Language: Nine-fiv

dd to the challenges in developing combination products:

Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod

percent of our communication is non-verbal, which includes: eye movement, tone of voice, posture, facial express

cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin

ons and hand gestures. When talking to someone keeping eye contact without staring shows a sense of confidence. B

tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen

aware of non-verbal communication and keep it consistent with your message.

Vocal Cues: Do not use an excessiv

t?

As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel

amount of ‘filler’ words (sayings or words repeated often), sounds such as “uh, um” or use lengthy pauses during

ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.

Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust

conversation. The listener will lose interest in what you are saying and will become bored.

Create an Atmospher

y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products

of Openness: To establish a good relationship with customers and create a comfortable atmosphere be attentive t

.

As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de

the number of interruptions. Give your customer/acquaintance your undivided attention by not keeping physical ba

elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.

Companies that provide selfless information through particip

riers (such as desks) between you. Avoid trying to communicate in a busy area and keep your focus on the listener

tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products

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