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Main Subject - Social Networking - Are You A Part Of It Yet?
The past couple of years have seen an explosion of sites that are known as Community or Social Networking websites. These sites are intrinsically involved in the rapid development of the Web 2.0
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
phenomena, hence our interest in them.
No doubt, if you are familiar with Social Networking sites, and have perhaps used them before, you will already be fully aware of their levels of popularit
No doubt, if you are familiar with Social Networking sites, and have perhaps used them before, you will already be fully aware of their levels of popularit
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
y and the reason for such popularity.
There is just something about these websites that draw in millions of Internet users.
So, what exactly is a Social Networking site?
Well, as with the majo
There is just something about these websites that draw in millions of Internet users.
So, what exactly is a Social Networking site?
Well, as with the majo
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
rity of the sites themselves, the explanation or definition of what a Social Networking website is, is extremely simple.
It is a site that you (generally) sign up for as a member, where you can
It is a site that you (generally) sign up for as a member, where you can
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
‘meet’ other individuals from all four corners of the globe, who share an interest in whatever the basic ‘theme’ or ‘topic’ of the site is.
It is a site that allows you to interact with anyone a
It is a site that allows you to interact with anyone a
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
nd everyone who is online, and who shares your interest in almost anything!
Most of these sites require only the most basic knowledge of a PC and the Internet to work with as well. This simplici
Most of these sites require only the most basic knowledge of a PC and the Internet to work with as well. This simplici
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
ty hugely enhances their accessibility, as there is no ‘techno-babble’ in the way of joining in.
In addition to being easy to navigate, the best social networking websites also make it so much e
In addition to being easy to navigate, the best social networking websites also make it so much e
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
asier to make new friends online, by ensuring that the people who are site members are of a like mind, with matching interests.
This may, to a certain extent, sound similar to the old ‘chat room
This may, to a certain extent, sound similar to the old ‘chat room
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
s’ that use to proliferate all over the net, and to some degree, that is true.
The main difference is that Social Networking sites encourage members to create detailed online profiles that will
The main difference is that Social Networking sites encourage members to create detailed online profiles that will
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
allow anyone looking for online ‘friends to have a pretty good idea of the person that they are considering communicating with, before they do so.
Another possible reason why Social Networking s
Another possible reason why Social Networking s
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
ites are popular is because the majority are free to use, although most will require you to register before you can become involved.
This, however, should not be a concern, as it is done to prev
This, however, should not be a concern, as it is done to prev
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
ent abuse of the networking ‘community’ and to reduce the risk (e.g. of Spam) to individual members.
Some sites, on the other hand, require a small Membership fee, although the majority that do
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
allow some kind of free trial period, so that you can accurately gauge whether membership of that particular site is for you, or not.
Now, many people will not see the sense in joining a paid me
Now, many people will not see the sense in joining a paid me
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
mbership Social Networking site, when there are hundreds of free alternatives.
Members of such sites will, however, point out that this fee requirement keeps the membership free of people who si
Members of such sites will, however, point out that this fee requirement keeps the membership free of people who si
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
gn-up so that they can send other members details of their latest money making ‘opportunity’ and so on.
In other words, these paid sites retain a degree of exclusivity that ensures that all memb
In other words, these paid sites retain a degree of exclusivity that ensures that all memb
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
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
ers stay ‘on-topic’
Many of the free sites focus on a particular group of people, sometimes determined by serious topics such as religion or politics, sometimes by less serious topics like favor
Many of the free sites focus on a particular group of people, sometimes determined by serious topics such as religion or politics, sometimes by less serious topics like favor
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
ite sports or types of music.
By focusing in this way, the sites involved can seek out special offers and deals for their members, knowing that such offers will be of interest to almost all memb
By focusing in this way, the sites involved can seek out special offers and deals for their members, knowing that such offers will be of interest to almost all memb
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
ers of that group.
For example, a Social Networking site that specializes in, say, English Premier League football (soccer), might offer a special prize competition open to all members, to win a
For example, a Social Networking site that specializes in, say, English Premier League football (soccer), might offer a special prize competition open to all members, to win a
.
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
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
signed jersey form one of the top EPL players.
In this way, the site makes membership more attractive to both new and existing members, and further ensures that the membership is a group of foc
In this way, the site makes membership more attractive to both new and existing members, and further ensures that the membership is a group of foc
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
used interests.
Social Networking sites are currently exploding all over the net, and are likely to continue to do so for the foreseeable future, adding further fuel to the fire that is Web 2.0.
Social Networking sites are currently exploding all over the net, and are likely to continue to do so for the foreseeable future, adding further fuel to the fire that is Web 2.0.
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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