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Introduction
The NAPSRx® is a trade association for the pharmaceutical,
medical and biotech industry. NAPSRx® represents sales representatives
for these industries and is also a federally trademarked group. The
National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives® was
initiated to educate, train, create standards and provide current information
for the many professional Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives as well
as for individuals who want to gain entry into the industry. The CNPR
training is for candidates who are aspiring to enter a pharmaceutical
sales career. CNPR training provides the vocational training and skill
sets that employers prefer. The association also represents reps in
the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical industries and provides industry
information as well as continuing education for those members.
The National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives® represents
experienced and entry-level sales rep nationally. The (CNPR®) is
marketed to the pharmaceutical industry. You can find information about
the NAPSRx® monthly in Pharmaceutical Representative magazine which
is circulated to over 80,000 current pharmaceutical reps. The CNPR® examination
and the NAPSRx®’s Training Manual were compiled by surveying
the pharmaceutical community. The training program topics consist of
the results from the surveys. NAPSRx® certification was initially
established as a self-regulation vehicle for the pharmaceutical sales
industry. The CNPR® training program is an opportunity to expand
the professional knowledge base in the pharmaceutical industry, changing
regulations, good selling practices and the highest standard of ethics.
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- Train
for a career in pharmaceutical sales
- Earn
a CNPR® and technical knowledge needed for success
- Membership
to NAPSRx® includes:
- Career
Center
- NAPSRx®
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What is the NAPSRx®'s
Advisory Board?
The
Advisory Board consists of individuals who have experience and expertise
in pharmaceutical sales with the majority being promoted to management
positions. Each pharmaceutical company has its own program for training
its pharmaceutical sales management/staff force. All of NAPSRx®’s
Advisory Board are experienced pharmaceutical sales professionals.
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Is it Accredited?
Yes, the
NAPSRx® offers online/correspondence education for individuals who
look to gain entry into a career in pharmaceutical sales. The NAPSRx®’s
education course is designed to provide the workforce skills necessary
to acquire professional caliber positions in the pharmaceutical industry.
Students can take the course directly through the NAPSRx® by correspondence/online
or it is also offered through over 200 colleges and universities (schools
include: Ohio State University, University of Texas, Rutgers University,
University of Mississippi, Indiana University, University of Colorado,
plus hundreds more!!) You can take advantage of the CNPR® course
now by ordering directly through the NAPSRx® and the correspondence
training will be shipped immediately. The CNPR® examination can
be taken at any time.
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Are we recognized?
Absolutely!
The National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives®
represents experienced and entry-level sales rep nationally. The certification
(CNPR®) is a pharmaceutical sales certification program which is
heavily marketed to the pharmaceutical industry. You can find information
about the NAPSRx® every month in Pharmaceutical Representative magazine,
which is circulated to over 90,000 current pharmaceutical representatives
and managers. The CNPR® examination and the NAPSRx®’s Training
Manual was compiled by surveying the pharmaceutical industry and its
members.
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The Importance
of a CNPR®
Examination
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(CNPR®) is a federally trademarked certification mark conferred
by the National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives®
(NAPSRx®) for those who want to gain entry into the pharmaceutical
industry and for current pharmaceutical representatives. The CNPR®
examination is dedicated to increasing the professional level of NAPSRx®
members and to developing meaningful and ethical standards fully accepted
by its members and members of the pharmaceutical community.
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Can the NAPSRx® help me?
The NAPSRx®
is the largest trade association for pharmaceutical sales representatives
in the United States. The NAPSRx® works directly with many major
pharmaceutical companies and provides recruitment advertising to these
pharma companies when they seek candidates to fill open sales positions.
Our nationally recognized association has helped thousands of individuals
in their career search process. The NAPSRx® also provides many other
types of services from clinical research updates to corporate sales
training.
The National
Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives® also provides
education and training to candidates who are seeking a career in pharmaceutical
sales. This training is the most up-to-date training in the pharmaceutical
industry. Students have the choice of taking our training through over
200 colleges and universities or by correspondence study directly through
the NAPSRx®.
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NAPSRx®
News Releases
May 1, 2008 - NAPSR® PRESS RELEASE (New York, NY) PRWeb NewsWire PHARMACEUTICAL SALES
COMPENSATION OUTLOOK FOR 2008
Surveys have shown that the pharmaceutical industry has been expanding its sales force at record
rates over the last 5 years. The pharmaceutical industry is also looking to grow its sales force in 2008. In fact 31 percent of the biotech
companies and 19 percent of the specialty pharma companies surveyed planned to grow "a great deal" and another 48 percent and 24 percent
respectively, planned to grow "steadily" over the course of 2007.
Two out of three surveyed companies plan on introducing new pharmaceutical products in 2008. With
this growth and new product launches the companies are also looking to "improve sales-force productivity". In 2008, companies are also reporting
that they expect nearly every type of pharma sales rep to make fewer calls, which is surprising. On average, sales reps are now expected to make
8 calls a day, down from nine. This change probably means that pharmaceutical companies are being more realistic in their expectations as they
are emphasizing the need for quality interaction with physicians.
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March 25, 2008 (MediaWire PRESS RELEASE) - Washington DC
NAPSRx® to work with PhRMA to engage pharmaceutical reps to oppose (Federal) Physician Payment Sunshine Act and the
(Massachusetts) State Senate Bill
The NAPSRx®, a 48,000 member pharmaceutical sales rep association, has joined a coalition with the PhRMA to oppose some State
and Federal bills that have recently been introduced. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents
the country's leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow
patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. PhRMA companies are leading the way in the search for new cures.
PhRMA members alone invested an estimated $43 billion in 2006 in discovering and developing new medicines. Industry-wide research
and investment reached a record $55.2 billion in 2006. PhRMA's mission is to conduct effective advocacy for public policies that
encourage discovery of important new medicines for patients by pharmaceutical/biotechnology research companies.
We are encouraging the NAPSRx® pharmaceutical sales representative members to get involved and voice their opinions to their
congressman. The 2 associations are planning an April State Senate visit and encourage reps to get involved. The below two issues
are of importance of which the NAPSRx® and PhRMA are opposing:
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NAPSRX® Press Release February 1, 2008 PR WEB DIRECT
(New York, NY)
The NAPSRX® adds pharmaceutical sales contract division to service its many pharmaceutical company clients
The NAPSRX® has announced that they will provide highly capable, motivated
contract pharmaceutical sales and management personnel to its many
pharmaceutical company clients. The need from many of our medium to smaller
sized pharmaceutical company clients has lead to adding these niche
services. With the vast NAPSRX® pharmaceutical sales membership and quality
sales management advisors, the NAPSRX® is a great resource to provide such
professional services. Each team has extensive experience in various
designated therapeutic categories, is profiled to ensure cultural alignment,
and works exclusively to meet client sales and marketing objectives
It just makes since to outsource certain part of your marketing and sales
teams. It almost always comes down to increasing sales.
Outsourcing gives pharmaceutical companies sales force’s quick access to
help when you need it. It helps pharmaceutical companies avoid the
frustrating challenges of both overstaffing and underselling. With the
NAPSRX® you also get more. High quality sales reps, in-depth therapeutic
expertise, resources that enhance pharmaceutical sales rep effectiveness,
and novel communications tools, all providing your sales team an advantage
in delivering your message to the medical community.
The NAPSRX® will also provide something different. An extraordinary degree of
experience and insight that enable us to help your company develop smarter
strategies long before we define and execute the most effective tactics. Our
experienced sales managers, pharmaceutical sales reps and advisors know what
will give you a competitive edge. Our staff members experience spans
virtually every therapeutic area, every type of product and every key
pharmaceutical market within the United States.
The NAPSRx® sales management team includes experienced individuals with the
expertise to truly understand the commercial challenges facing both
pharmaceutical and biotech companies. These high-performing leaders have the
depth and breadth of knowledge across multiple geographies and therapeutic
areas to work consultatively with customers to ensure that both the right
sales solution is developed and effectively implemented.
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