Sen. Durbin's drug sales rep license would be “building off an initiative launched by the City of Chicago." Though it was opposed last year by the pharmaceutical industry, it’s been a success as far as the City of Chicago is concerned. “As we approach the first anniversary of pharmaceutical licensing in Chicago, 50% more pharmaceutical representatives have been licensed than projected,” Chicago Department of Public Health public affairs director Anel Ruiz said. In fact, we have licensed at least 1,497.” Marketing without a license could result in a $1,000 fine. But it’s not just Democrats who are close to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel who are working to license drug reps as one way to combat the opioid epidemic.

Source: Forbes May 15, 2018 12:00 UTC