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    Success is often built by having the courage and stamina to keep climbing even when the competition is struggling to maintain the routine. Prospecting is a skill that is overwhelming for some, sport for others but ultimately a vital bu
    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
    siness development tool for most. Anyone who has experienced the bizarre responses that are often generated from “cold” prospecting calls can attest to the feelings of great victory and even greater rejection that is often associated w
    ; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.

    Examples of combination products may in
    th generating new business.

    Recent prospecting calls to West Michigan businesses turned up responses such as: “Our employees are too busy working to participate in morale boosting activities,” and “We would love to increase morale and
    lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.

    roductivity but business is so slow it wouldn’t make a difference.” With these responses in mind, a refresher course in prospecting techniques and a few words of encouragement may be beneficial.

    Close more sales by honing your ability
    here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
    to ask questions and listen in silence. The three questions presented below are easy to implement, simple to remember and guaranteed to boost prospecting success. Always ask as many questions as it takes until you fully understand. If
    d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.

    Combination pro
    you are afraid to ask questions, then you may be limiting your success!

    The fastest way to learn something new is to ask questions. In my opinion, the fastest way to discredit what you are about to say is to preface your question wit
    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
    an apology for having to ask. Why? Because each time you ask a question it gives the person responding an opportunity to clarify his or her perspective. And what you have to say is just as important as the comments of anyone else in
    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
    the room, so relinquish your need to apologize for asking questions.

    Whenever you ask a question, it is essential to practice silence so the person has a chance to respond. Many people are afraid to have a silent moment in conversatio
    nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
    so they rush to fill the quiet space. Become comfortable with silence and it will give you an advantage in at least two ways. One, allowing a moment of silence after you ask a question sends a subtle, nonverbal clue that you are expe
    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
    cting an answer. Two, pausing after someone asks you a direct question allows a moment to gather your thoughts so you will be less likely to fill the air with non-words such as “uh” or “um.”

    3 Questions That Can Improve Your Sales
    ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
    uccess

    1) “WHY?”

    Spend time with a child and you will realize how vital the question “Why?” is to learning. If you have stopped asking why, chances are that you are not stretching the boundaries of what you know, or have b
    ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.

    Following aspects would a
    come so bogged down in the minutiae of your own life that you have lost the natural curiosity necessary for growth.

    2) “What are my options?”

    This is especially helpful when you feel that a situation is beyond your control, suc
    dd to the challenges in developing combination products:

    Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
    Which combination prod
    as when an employee resists changes that are necessary for the growth of the company. Or, when your employer offers you a new position that would require more travel than you'd like. When in doubt, asking the other party to suggest a
    cts are meaningful and rational?
    Which therapeutic categories to select?
    Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
    Do combin
    dditional options may provide you with a solution you had not considered. This is an excellent time to practice silence. The question speaks for itself.

    3) “Is there anything else I should know?”

    Top salespeople are trained
    tions increase the patient compliance?
    What would be the developing cost?
    How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
    o uncover crucial facts by asking the right questions. Use this question to uncover extra information and details in any situation. Most people, if asked this question at the end of a conversation, will add more details, and it is oft
    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
    n information they would not provide during normal question and answer discovery.

    Save time, effort and hours of rework by gaining clarification. Ask questions without apologizing for having to ask. Practice using silences when you a
    ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.

    Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
    k a question and when a question is directed to you. When in doubt, don’t guess; just ask!

    Challenge yourself to increase your prospecting success by incorporating silence and the three questions presented here into your daily routine
    y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
    . The suggestions are easy to implement, the prospecting calls will most likely be entertaining and the information you uncover can lead to a plethora of new opportunities.

    *Copyright 2004 JoAnna Carey, Carey'D Away Enterprises, LL
    .

    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
    . Adapted from the book Rat Race Relaxer: Your Potential & The Maze of Life. All rights reserved.

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

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    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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