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I was looking for a poetry group near my home in 2003 and didn't find one. I contacted my local library and they said that a few years ago someone had tried to get a poetry group going but it only drew 2-3 people and it fizzled out rather quickly. They also told me that if I wanted to give it a try, they would sponsor a group again. So I picked
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
a date and time that worked for me, (the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.) and Poetic License Writer's Group was born! The library gave us a meeting room at no charge, and advertised the group in their quarterly newsletter and the local weekly newspaper's calendar section. I created a flyer to post in coffee shops and bookst
; 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
res, and the group started off with 10 interested people, although usually each meeting had 5-7 attendees. This is the perfect size.
The object of a poetry group is for like-minded people to get together once a month (or as often as the group agrees) and aid one another in learning about poetry, critiquing poetry, working on poetry reading skill
The object of a poetry group is for like-minded people to get together once a month (or as often as the group agrees) and aid one another in learning about poetry, critiquing poetry, working on poetry reading skill
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
, and sharing resources such as websites, books, magazines, and other poetry-related material. To find participants, you can first look within your circle of friends. If you share a love of literature then sharing poetry will be a small leap. If you can find no interest among your friends then you can put up small posters in your local library or
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
bookstore (with permission) advertising your desire to start up a poetry group. I would recommend limiting the numbers in your group to no more then six people to start. Intimate groups work best because there are less distractions and more time can be devoted to each individual's poetry.
What is the proper format for a writing group? Typically,
What is the proper format for a writing group? Typically,
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
all you need is a location that is available during a regular date and time (or online space if you're following that route), and an agenda for each group gathering (real or virtual). Also, a writing group can start with just two people, and grow from there - there is really no minimum number of participants, although you may find if the group get
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
very popular that productivity is reduced when a large volume of people participate. You can split the group into two separate writing groups should you be
fortunate enough to have that happen.
The location should NOT be at anyone's home. What would be best is a public building, such as a church, synagogue, library, school, or community space
The location should NOT be at anyone's home. What would be best is a public building, such as a church, synagogue, library, school, or community space
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
. Restaurants, coffeehouses, or pubs may also welcome you, providing you visit during off hours so you don't impede the regular flow of customers.
The regular date and time that works for group participants is usually discovered by general consensus. In addition, how frequently the group meets is up for discussion also. If you are all just gettin
The regular date and time that works for group participants is usually discovered by general consensus. In addition, how frequently the group meets is up for discussion also. If you are all just gettin
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
started at this, it might be wise to meet every month. This helps ensure people get the chance to write or rewrite poems between meetings.
The agenda of the writing group can be very loose, or very structured. Initially, part of the agenda should include getting to know one another a bit better. You don't need to be best friends with all of the
The agenda of the writing group can be very loose, or very structured. Initially, part of the agenda should include getting to know one another a bit better. You don't need to be best friends with all of the
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
roup's poets, but understanding who they are is a very valuable key to understanding their work and being able to effectively critique it.
Typically, the body of the meeting is spent sharing poetry and giving feedback. A basic level of trust is required, and a common understanding that constructive criticism is the norm. As the group matures, fee
Typically, the body of the meeting is spent sharing poetry and giving feedback. A basic level of trust is required, and a common understanding that constructive criticism is the norm. As the group matures, fee
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
back can be bandied about, generating ideas for ways to improve a poem. It's vital that people be able to give and take feedback with an appreciation that the group's goal is to make all participants better writers. There should be no requirement that people must agree with one another with regards to their opinions (you can't please all of the pe
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
ople all of the time, nor should you try to). There should also be no requirement that all feedback must be implemented - it is certainly the poet's prerogative to disregard feedback they feel will detract from their work, well intentioned though it may be.
How does a group decide what to review or discuss? Consensus over time will lead the group
How does a group decide what to review or discuss? Consensus over time will lead the group
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
to one or more basic practices. People could all agree on a shared assignment such as writing about a given topic, or in a given poetic style, in a specific poetic form, or emulating the technique of a particular poet. Typically, each participant writes something based on the assignment, and then the next session or two is devoted to reviewing and
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
critiquing the results. Rewriting may or may not follow, depending on the wishes of the group.
Other things the group can do is share favorite poems or favorite poets, or review recent works of poetry or newly published books of poetry. If the participants have the goal of being published, they can discuss publishing resources (such as the Poet's
Other things the group can do is share favorite poems or favorite poets, or review recent works of poetry or newly published books of poetry. If the participants have the goal of being published, they can discuss publishing resources (such as the Poet's
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
Market), encourage one another, share helpful hints and tips, celebrate accepted poems, and commiserate over rejection slips.
There are other organizational structures you may want to put in place for your group. If it costs anything to run the group, obtain snacks or drinks for group meetings, or to rent space for the group (either physically o
There are other organizational structures you may want to put in place for your group. If it costs anything to run the group, obtain snacks or drinks for group meetings, or to rent space for the group (either physically o
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
online), you might want to charge membership fees. You may or may not want to put objectives in place for your group. You may decide you want to get together for regular workshops or tutorials, led either by group members or by well-respected local poets. You could attend local poetry events as a group, also. Remember, with a new writing group, y
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
u get to make up your own rules.
My group is going to do poetry readings at nearby hospitals, nursing homes, and senior/retirement homes. Another venue is schools. A local K-5 school called the library and was referred to me because they wanted a local poet to come do a poetry reading one morning. It could have been my poems or any poems. I c
My group is going to do poetry readings at nearby hospitals, nursing homes, and senior/retirement homes. Another venue is schools. A local K-5 school called the library and was referred to me because they wanted a local poet to come do a poetry reading one morning. It could have been my poems or any poems. I c
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
ouldn't make it that morning, but someone else in my group could and it was a wonderful experience for all!
Make sure that before each poem is read, the writer can give a little statement about what inspired them to write this poem. It's very helpful to those listening and critiquing. It would also help if you set some sort of a meeting agenda,
Make sure that before each poem is read, the writer can give a little statement about what inspired them to write this poem. It's very helpful to those listening and critiquing. It would also help if you set some sort of a meeting agenda,
.
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
here by the first part of the meeting is for disseminating informational and handouts, discussing upcoming poetry readings, etc. and the second part of the meeting is set aside for reading 2-3 poems per person, time permitting. It's important to make sure that one or two people do not dominate the discussion. Everyone there who wants to speak s
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
ould have the chance to do so. Make sure that distractions are avoided, (i.e. if someone must make or take a cell phone call they should leave the room; avoid loud, crunchy snacks, etc.). While most people to not want poetry to be censored, it's clear that certain subject matters are less appropriate than others for sharing in a group setting
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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