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We’ve all had ‘em – the client from Dante’s murderous seventh circle. If you'd like to avoid dispatching with a possible good source of income, here are s

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

ome ideas I use in my web development business for recovering and coming out like a champ.

Really listen. I’ve found that when I’m detec

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

Examples of combination products may in

ting some frustration on the client’s part, often simply acknowledging the reason for the frustration clears the path for a resolution. For example, the c

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

ient says, “No orders have come in since we launched the site you built 2 seeks ago”. Instead of taking a “Not my fault” attitude, try repeating their is

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

sue as a question. “No orders for 2 weeks?” and then offer some hope. “Hmm, let’s take a look at why”.

Empathetic humor. This is a dic

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

Combination pro

y area but if used correctly can turn a potentially incendiary situation into a problem solving session. Self-effacing humor like “Wow, it is really hard

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

to find good help these days” goes a long way toward getting the defenses down and getting the issues uncovered and solved. If everyone is in damage contr

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

ol mode, the real issues are not getting addressed.

Solve the problem or give a damn good reason why you couldn’t. Make sure that you und

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

rstand the problem or concern and then correct it. Often times, if it is a complex problem you’ll need to write it all down as an email to make sure you’v

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

e got it.

Find a common topic aside from the work to relate with them. This is an essential part of my protocol from the beginning. Pe

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

ple are people. Finding a way to relate with them not only brings a personal touch to your work, but develops a relationship. Be careful though not to con

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

Following aspects would a

trive or force this. You know when someone has tried too hard to buddy up with you. Just ask the client about themselves or some pictures that are in thei

dd to the challenges in developing combination products:

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

r office and show some genuine interest. The simple art of conversation is a key element here.

If all else fails, back out gracefully.

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

You’ve done what you could. One sign of a true professional is a graceful and tactful bow-out. Ideally you’ll do this in person. Phone calls are a distan

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

t second and emails are absolutely the wrong way to go. Set an appointment to meet with the client and start the conversation with “This is going to be a

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

ifficult conversation”. Make sure you have rehearsed the reasons for removing yourself from the project. Also make sure to explain that you don’t feel l

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

Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust

ike you can meet their needs though you’re confident in the quality of your work. Oh, and don’t run from their office screaming.

These are jus

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

t a few techniques that I’ve found to help work out difficult situations with challenging clients. Keep in mind the most important tenet – people are peop

.

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

e and have lives outside of work. Though we try to be as professional as possible and crank out work like machines, we’re simply going home at the end of

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

Companies that provide selfless information through particip

the day to be with family and friends. ‘Relate’ is the root of relationship. Find a way to relate and you’ll go a long way to solving difficult situations

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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