pharmaceutical rep

Pill company ambassador

A pharmaceutical rep is a salesperson who promotes prescription drugs to doctors, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers on behalf of a drug company.

The job involves visiting medical offices, providing product samples, and persuading practitioners to prescribe their company's medications: The pharmaceutical rep dropped off lunch and some brochures about the new antidepressant.

Also called a drug rep or pharma rep.

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drug samples · detailing · prescription · brand name · pitch · briefcase · office · waiting room · clinic · drug · medication · commission · quota · territory · lunch · free lunch · catering · golf outing

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Top 500,000
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