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Cnpr (certified National Pharmaceutical Rep)
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Is anyone familiar with the CNPR certification program through NAPSR (www.napsronline.org)? Is it worth getting? Thanks for your help.Posted: 6 years #
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Perform a search on this board and you'll get an overwhelming "NO".
Save your money.
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Thank you!Posted: 6 years #
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Yeah, I asked that question before and all I got are no's . I think it is just a way to get you're money!Posted: 6 years #
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CRAP it's all BS! it's accrediation similiar to a degree mill!
Save your DINERO and buy me lunch better yet buy a Pharm Rep lunch you''ll get more mileage.Posted: 6 years # -
Hey, wouldn't it help if I took this course and laminated the little certificate they give me so I can include it in my brag book?
Just kidding. A diploma from these people plus $4.00 will get you a frumped-up coffee-derivative drink at the local Starbucks.Posted: 6 years # -
Well stated by all. It is by all means a waste of coin. Spend the money on a few good books regarding the field or networking etc.. Even better hang out in the local Doctors park see a few reps and ask them for feedback on your resume. Buy them a coffee for their efforts and ask for their blessings to forward your resume to their DM. Good Luck.
nhrepPosted: 6 years # -
I can't help but get the feeling that you guys are padding this. What do you REALLY think about it???
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Don't waste your time or money. Spend it networking, reading or researching.Posted: 6 years #
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Dear Blog Readers:
I am responding to this blog as one of the colleges that offer our (NAPRx) CNPR Certification informed us of these old posting from 6 years ago. Certainly, individuals who use the words, CRAP, DINERO or other slang do not appear as professional and I am sure they are not CNPR Certified. Also, many explain to do reading, researching and industry education which is exactly what the CNPR Certification does for a pharmaceutical sales applicant. We have included below many items/questions to think about if you are looking to take the CNPR Certification:
1) Would over 100 pharmaceutical companies and the PhRMA actually work directly with the NAPRx and its CNPR Certification if it was not valid, recognized, and preferred by the pharmaceutical industry. See links:
http://www.prlog.org/10201214-naprx-news-astellas-signs-recruitment-advertising-agreement-with-the-naprx.htmlhttp://www.docstoc.com/docs/16060383/PRLogOrg---NAPRx---Sanofi-Aventis-signs-recruitment-advertising
2) Would over 300 major universities and colleges offer the CNPR Certification if it was not a valid or a recognized Federal Certification Mark?
http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/16007/
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb563957.htm
3) Why would be people be so harsh about the association? Is it because they have an agenda to defame the NAPRx and its 51,000 pharmaceutical sales rep members anonymously? Many of the blogs more than likely come from insiders trying to sell their books or services.
4) The NAPRx has a clean record with the Better Business Bureau. If the program was not legit and helping applicants qualify and secure positions in pharmaceutical sales, wouldn’t there be complaints. See link below for NAPRx, we have 0 complaints.
If you have questions about the NAPRx and its CNPR Certification please visit www.napsronline.org for more information or call us directly.
Brad Sullivan, CNPR Certification CoordinatorPosted: 6 months # -
“There is a great demand for pharmaceutical sales reps, which means there is an equal need for solid training devices,” said Stephen Gatlin. “In short order, this program will become one of our most popular offerings. Pharmaceutical sales can be a very rewarding career, and the first step toward realizing that is completing the CNPR® entry level pharmaceutical sales course.”
Even if students lack a formal pharmacology and medical education, the program can ready them for a long and successful career by imparting information regarding general medical terminology, clinical pharmacology, managed care, drug sampling rules, effective selling techniques and more.
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For aspiring pharmaceutical sales candidates it is preferred by most companies that you have an understanding of physiology, anatomy, medical conditions and pharmaceutical treatments. If someone tells you that this knowledge or training is not important or preferred, they are 100% wrong. Any accredited industry education or training will always be an extremely favorable skill set.
Entry level candidates with some work experience involving customer service or sales can be at an advantage. It is sometimes useful to gain experience by shadowing an existing pharmaceutical sales professional. CNPR® accredited training will provide the necessary education on the product knowledge, pharmacology terms, industry info, AMA (PhRMA) selling guidelines, managed care and selling techniques pharmaceutical employers prefer.
Posted: 6 months # -
For aspiring pharmaceutical sales candidates it is preferred by most companies that you have an understanding of physiology, anatomy, medical conditions and pharmaceutical treatments. If someone tells you that this knowledge or training is not important or preferred, they are 100% wrong. Any accredited industry education or training will always be an extremely favorable skill set.
Entry level candidates with some work experience involving customer service or sales can be at an advantage. It is sometimes useful to gain experience by shadowing an existing pharmaceutical sales professional. CNPR® accredited training will provide the necessary education on the product knowledge, pharmacology terms, industry info, AMA (PhRMA) selling guidelines, managed care and selling techniques pharmaceutical employers prefer.
Posted: 6 months # -
The above blogs must be really old!! Boy how things have changed in the industry. Many companies and states now require the CNPR Certification and it is now available at over 300 universities. Applicants really need to be informed and learn how important it is to obtain pharmaceutical industry knowledge before they even apply for jobs. The CNPR Certification is the premier entry level training for pharmaceutical sale professionals and needs to be acquired if applicants are serious about getting into the industry. Look at job descriptions and requirements for pharmaceuitcal sales jobs and you will see that pharmaceutical industry as well as disease state knowledge is almost always required. Some of the bloggers above seem like high school kids having fun on the computer.
Posted: 3 weeks #
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