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PhRMA Code Essentials

Ethical relationships with healthcare professionals are critical to a pharmaceutical manufacturer's goals in helping patients by developing and marketing new and existing medicines. This course is focused on the Code of Conduct issued by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturer's of America (PhRMA) on interactions with healthcare professionals.

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Pre-license 10 PLE

Pre-license 10 PLE

The state of Oregon has enacted a Pharmaceutical Representative Licensing requirement, which became effective 1/1/2022. “Pharmaceutical Representative” is defined to include anybody who markets or promotes pharmaceutical products to health care providers in Oregon for 15 or more days during a calendar year.
The conditions of initial licensure will include payment of a $755 license fee
In order to satisfy the prelicensure education requirements for an initial pharmaceutical representative license, applicants must complete a course(s) of at least 10 hours (PLE). In addition, each year an additional 5 hours of continuing education (CE) must be completed in order to renew the license.
Note: Licensees are subject to fines for failure to comply with the licensure requirements.
The online licensure application is available on the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services website. Please note that pharmaceutical sales representatives will be required to register in the state’s NIPR system, the same system utilized by insurance agents in Oregon. Step-by-step instructions, a video tutorial and an FAQ page are available at the link above and the instructions are attached for your reference.
The NIPR system that is used for registration was designed for use by insurance agents, and is not tailored to pharmaceutical representatives, so may not be 100% user-friendly.
We recommend watching the video tutorial that is available for navigating the application process.
You will be required to provide your “home” or personal address and phone number for ease of regulator contact.

License renewal (5 CEUs)

License renewal (5 CEUs)

To renew your Oregon Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (PSR) license, you need to complete 5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Here’s a quick guide:

Complete 5 CEUs:
- Ensure you have completed the required 5 hours of continuing education.
Submit Renewal Application:
- Go to NIPR to submit your renewal application and related fees.
Contact for Licensing Concerns:
- If you have any questions or concerns about your PSR licensing, you can email Jennifer Ferguson at Jennifer.Ferguson@dcbs.oregon.gov.

City of Chicago Requirements

City of Chicago Pharmaceutical Representative Licensing

ACTION IS REQUIRED - You are required to complete the training module & application to obtain your Chicago pharmaceutical representative license (instructions below) prior to doing business within the City of Chicago.

HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR LICENSE - Please be sure to read the instructions carefully before completing your application.

The Pharmaceutical Representative application can be found on Chicago’s Consumer Protection website.

Chicago Business Licensing

Select Apply for a Business License
Click on APPLY ONLINE, then click on REGISTER
Click on USER PROFILE REGISTRATION FOR PHARMACEUTICAL REPRESENTATIVE LICENSE ONLY
Create your User ID and Password and provide your personal email address for your registration. After you create your profile, you will need to verify your email address before logging in.
Complete all questions in the application:
Confirm that you have completed the training portion.
Return to the license registration page and upload the certificate of completion for the training and to pay the license fee of $750 per year.

To renew your City of Chicago Pharmaceutical Representative License, follow these steps:

Complete Continuing Education:

Ensure you have completed a minimum of 5 hours of approved continuing education within the past year1.

Affirm Completion:

During the renewal process, you will need to affirm that you have completed the required continuing education1.

Submit Renewal Application:

Go to the Chicago Consumer Protection website and select Apply for a Business License.
Click on APPLY ONLINE and log in with your credentials.

Upload Certificates:

Although you do not need to submit certificates during the renewal process, keep them for at least 5 years in case of an audit1.

Pay the Renewal Fee:

The annual renewal fee is $7502.

District of Columbia SafeRx Requirements*

To obtain your DC license, follow these steps: Visit the DC Department of Health website for detailed instructions:
DC Department of Health.

Initial Registration: No continuing education courses are required initially.
Renewal Requirements: Complete 15 hours of training over a 2-year period for renewal.

Important Notes:

Operating without a license may result in a fee of up to $10,000.
Retain documents and information related to all communications with healthcare professionals for five years from the date of communication.