According to Pharmaceutical Technology, there has been a surge in the number of combination product (i.e. where a drug product is combined with a medical device) launches in recent years and this trend is set to continue as more companies seek to extend the life of existing branded medicines.
http://blog.pharmtech.com/2010/02/18/industry-should-consider-combination/
Additionally, fixed dose combination products (FDCs) are on the rise. With dwindling pipelines, limited resources, & expiring patents, now, more that ever, combination products are being considered in drug development portfolios. However, regulatory hurdles, physician acceptance, and market strategy, are just a few considerations that one should address. This brief overview will cover specifics regarding fixed dosage combinations (FDC’s), and will hopefully give your company a better understanding to the challenges ahead. > Read More (PDF)