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How to Become a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

What is a pharmaceutical sales representative? Pharmaceutical sales representatives (often times referred to as pharma reps) are hired by pharmaceutical/biotech companies to educate healthcare providers (HCPs) such as physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and physician assistants (PAs) on their company’s product.

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The Role of Certified Pharmaceutical Representatives in the Shifting Sales Landscape

Pharmaceutical Representative Training

Case Summary: In 2020, this company agreed to pay $678 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to doctors. The Department of Justice (DOJ) accused this company of providing lavish meals, entertainment, and speaker fees to healthcare providers (HCPs) to induce them to prescribe their drugs.

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