Chapter 8 - Drug Sampling Flashcards
Drug samples are sometimes the most important factor in a pharmaceutical rep’s success. True or false?
True.
What must a rep do before accessing or changing anything in the sample cabinet?
Get permission.
What must a rep do when leaving samples at a client’s office?
They must record the number of samples left and obtain a signature for the amount.
The federal government regulates pharmaceutical reps’ drug sampling. True or false?
True.
What does Section 503 or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibit?
The sale, purchase, or trade or offer to sell, purchase, or trade prescription drug samples or drug coupons.
Can drug samples be donated or supplied at reduced costs to charitable organizations?
No.
Which countries prohibit direct-to-consumer advertising?
Only the U.S. and New Zealand allow DTC advertising.
What percentage of physicians prefer to receive drug samples directly from sales reps?
62%
Why would physicians in rural areas more proactively order samples online?
They are not visited as frequently by reps as urban physicians.
The FDA approves the storage conditions for drug products based on data and information supplied by the manufacturer. True or false?
True.
United States Pharmacopoeial Convention (USP)
Issues monographs that define how drugs should be stored and what variance is allowed in their stated contents.
When can some expired drugs still be used?
Sometimes even when the remaining amount has fallen below 85% or 90% of the amount stated on the label.
Almost all drug recalls are negotiated with the FDA beforehand. True or false?
True.
