So one of my biggest pet peeves is when you go to the dermatologist ( or Doctor) and you ask them for like a simple topical cream for your skin at night... ( in my case to help keep my skin clear) and they write you FIVE prescriptions... two antibiotics, one morning one night/ two creams in the morning/one at night... etc.. I think you get the picture, this has happened to me on NUMEROUS occasions. Im just like what the heck, i really dont want to go drop a couple hundred filling all of these thanks! Nor do I think i need them. anywho... I was emailed this today and it just goes to show you who's best intrest your doctor has in mind. ( not everyones im sure, but most) not that this is the first time I have heard that Doctors get perks for prescriptions but DANG. 60,000 spending account! Ill let you read for yourselves :)
Shahram Ahari, who spent two years selling Prozac and Zypraxa for Eli Lily, told a Senate Aging Committee that his job involved "rewarding physicians with gifts and attention for their allegiance to your product and company despite what may be ethically appropriate."
Ahari claims that drug companies often hire former cheerleaders and ex-models, as well as former athletes and members of the military, even if they have no background in science.
During their five-week training class, Ahari says he was taught sales tactics such as:
For this work, sales reps often earned more than researchers. On top of a base salary of $50,000 for starting reps, Ahari says, "there were four quarterly bonuses, an annual bonus, stock options, a car, 401K, great health benefits, and a $60,000 expense account."
Shahram Ahari, who spent two years selling Prozac and Zypraxa for Eli Lily, told a Senate Aging Committee that his job involved "rewarding physicians with gifts and attention for their allegiance to your product and company despite what may be ethically appropriate."
Ahari claims that drug companies often hire former cheerleaders and ex-models, as well as former athletes and members of the military, even if they have no background in science.
During their five-week training class, Ahari says he was taught sales tactics such as:
- How to exceed spending limits for important clients
- How to be generous with free samples to leverage sales
- How to use friendships and personal gifts to foster a "quid pro quo" relationship
- How to exploit sexual tension
For this work, sales reps often earned more than researchers. On top of a base salary of $50,000 for starting reps, Ahari says, "there were four quarterly bonuses, an annual bonus, stock options, a car, 401K, great health benefits, and a $60,000 expense account."
9 comments:
Jenny!!!!! HOW ARE YOU!?
Ha! I was always told I would be a great drug rep.... how embarassing!
Wish there was an application at the bottom right? haha So great i love it.
Me too! Cause seriously, We need to keep in touch better and sadly, this seems to be the best way to do it! I need to see you sometime. Its been SO long!
Jenny! you are so sweet! thank you ! You seem like you are doing great! We need to get together soon:)
I love reading your blog because you always have the best info!!! Thanks for always keeping me informed - I no longer get lemons in my drinks and now I will really watch what the doctor prescribes! You're great!
This happens to me every time I go to the derma. too! I get 3-5 perscriptions (which I never fill).... is my face that horrifying? They are crooks now a days! Too harsh of a word, but they are all out to make a buck or 2.
YAY i'm glad your passport came! Now we just need to book it! I'm so excited, yay cancun!! Love you!
So I am in town, and my mom's house is practically in your backyard.... why haven't we gotten together? I need to come see you and your doggies!
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