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Main Subject - E-Book Formats
Electronic books (e-books) offers several formats, both traditional book styles, as well as new digital document formats as well
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
. The format of an e-book can make or break its success in the market. Some will want a book format similar to their favorite pa
; 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
erback, or hardcopy, others will want something easier to navigate, possibly interactive. While the choice is up to the author,
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
one being more beneficial then any other, it is of great importance to know all your options when formatting an e-book.
The tra
The tra
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
itional book style e-book will look like someone scanned the pages from a paperback or hardback book. This format is usually lim
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
ited to authors that have actually published a book in print, and are able to have their publisher turn the book's manuscript in
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
o a digital format. This is a nice option for those that have high quality paperbacks, because your format will stand out as dig
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
ified amongst the typical e-book formats most writers will use.
The popular PDF format is as close to an e-book standard as the
The popular PDF format is as close to an e-book standard as the
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
e is. The PDF format is typically created using Adobe Acrobat, making the document readable, but for the most part not editable.
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
This will also help you keep the integrity of your work, since pirates will no doubt strike, and attempt to sell your e-book wi
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
hout permission. A great way to curb this problem is to actually write in a disclaimer in the beginning of the e-book, noting wh
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
, if anyone other then yourself, is permitted to sell the book.
Interactive e-book formats are on the rise. Typically an advanc
Interactive e-book formats are on the rise. Typically an advanc
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
d PDF, these formats allow users to instantly go to a chapter, or to get chapter outlines at a push of a button. Interactive e-b
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
ook formats are good for those that are comfortable isolating some of their readers. One must remember when publishing an e-book
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
people may end up sending it to their pda, print it out, or even have it read to them by another person. The more interactive 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
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
e-book is, the more difficult the simple task of reading it could be become.
Article style e-books offer an easy to read featu
Article style e-books offer an easy to read featu
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
e other formats lack. Typically article style e-books will give readers a headline, and summary for each new body point within t
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
he book. Also article style e-books provide images, creative use of fonts, and reader feedback to give it a more friendly feel.
.
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
There are many more e-book formats, including formats that offer data translation for ipods, pda’s, and cell phones. The list of
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
e-book format types grows longer each day; however it’s safe to say a simple PDF will suffice for most authors and readers alike
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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