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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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2008 Revised Edition Now Available!

  • Train for a career in pharmaceutical sales
  • Earn a CNPR® and technical knowledge needed for success
  • Membership to NAPSRx® includes:
    • Career Center
    • NAPSRx® newsletters
    • plus much more...


:: 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

A (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

July 14, 2008 NAPSR® PRESS RELEASE (Washington, DC)
NAPSRx® The National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives is proud to announce its agreement as an Official Media Partner with PharmaForce International.

The NAPSRx® is proud to announce its agreement as an Official Media Partner with PharmaForce International. PharmaForce International is the global leader in pharmaceutical sales, marketing and medical benchmarking. Pharmaceutical and biotech companies throughout the world utilize PharmaForce's 2008 syndicated industry studies and proprietary research capabilities to better evaluate competitors, allocate marketing resources, maximize the success of product launches and communicate with all customer constituencies.

At PharmaForce 2008, you will gain strategic insight into overcoming your sales strategy challenges and ensure you walk away with usable strategies to boost the ROI of your sales force while remaining compliant in this highly competitive environment.

This workshop will take a deep dive into best practices and lessons learned in dealing with 5 main challenges. You will:

  • Develop cost-effective, innovative training programs that are fun and engaging to ensure understanding of core curriculum and fundamentals
  • Analyze the costs and benefits of new technologies like pod casting and simulations to ensure your delivery channel is constantly evolving
  • Align the needs of learners and participants with organizational goals
  • Address generation gaps and the expectations for development from generation Y
  • Customize skill-based training to address customer needs

All NAPSRx® members gain a 15% discounted rate.

Speaker Faculty:

Karl A Braun – Vice President, Sales, Ophthalmics and Endocrine Care
Pfizer Inc.

David Ridenour – Vice President, Western Zone Sales
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

Clinton Lewis – President, US Operations, Animal Health Group
Pfizer Inc.

Bruce Braughton – Associate Vice President, Allergy Marketing
Sanofi-Aventis

Mike Capaldi – AVP, Sales Training & Leadership Development
Sanofi-Aventis

Liliana Gil – Worldwide Director of Marketing Services and Hispanic Marketing Strategy Lead
Johnson & Johnson

Scott Hull – Field Sales Technology Manager
Abbott

Jennifer Cerny – Senior Regional Business Manager, CDept Consumer Health Care
Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH

Ramesh Krishnan – Director, Marketing Science
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

Carolyn Rogers – PMP, RTP & SCS Plan Manager, Sales Incentive Management
GlaxoSmithKline

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June 10, 2008 - NuView Radiopharmaceuticals Signs Recruitment Advertising Agreement with the NAPSRx for Pharmaceutical Sales Jobs

May 1, 2008 - NAPSR® PRESS RELEASE (New York, NY) PRWeb NewsWire PHARMACEUTICAL SALES COMPENSATION OUTLOOK FOR 2008

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

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Advisory Board Members Companies
Pfizer
GlaxoSmithKline
Sanofi-Synthelabo
Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Forest Laboratories
AstraZeneca
ICN Pharmaceuticals
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Boehringer
Biogen Idec
ANDRX LABS
Abbott Laboratories
TAP Pharmaceuticals
Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacia
Wyeth
3M Pharmaceuticals
Amgen
Organon
Schering-Plough
The-RX Corp.
Eli Lilly
Novartis
Mallinckrodt
 P&G

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