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.

It is important that Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives stay current with FDA regulations, pharmaceutical legal issues, business and related practices. The NAPSRx® has initiated continuing education for all Certified National Pharmaceutical Representatives®. The certified representative must take part in 20 hours of professional development or training experiences in each 2-year period after certification. Visit the various links on our website to learn more about continuing education and how to meet this requirement.

The NAPSRx® entry level training program is the nation’s leading service for training non-experienced pharmaceutical sales rep. The NAPSRx® has been highly recommended by pharmaceutical companies to the many individuals who are looking to break into the pharmaceutical sales. The program educates students on clinical pharmacology, medical terminology, rules & regulations for selling pharmaceuticals, pharmacokinetics, etc. Successful graduates of the NAPSRx® program will have access to our Career Center where pharmaceutical companies post openings for our members and graduates. If you are looking to gain entry into the industry, the NAPSRx® is the place to start. If you have any questions just email us at contact@napsronline.org.

Our National Advisory Board and professional trainers have gained valuable experience from companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Pfizer, Aventis, Abbot Laboratories, Forest Pharmaceuticals, Wyeth, TAP, Bausch & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson amongst many other major pharmaceutical companies. This expertise allows the NAPSRx® to monitor, train and educate successfully.

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SENIOR BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2006

Dr. Mickey Smith (Pharmacia, University of Mississippi)

Nancy Hamric (Sanofi-Aventis)

Ivan Bosques (Merck)

Gail Kim (Eli Lilly)

Berkley Harmon III (GlaxoSmithKline)

Cindy May (Bristol Myers Squibb)

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