<human>:  Do drug salesmen or reps get free samples to give to doctors' offices?
<bot>: No, that is illegal. Drug sales representatives may give samples of medications to doctors, pharmacists, and patients on a voluntary basis in limited quantities for the purpose of education. Drug samples are usually used for free distribution at medical conferences and continuing education events for doctors, as well as in support of patient assistance programs for low-income patients with insurance coverage. It is