Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for enabling sponsoring pharmaceutical manufacturers to select drug brands and eligible prescribers and business rules in order to enable those eligible prescribers to request a drug by name, dosage and quantity on a one-time or recurring basis, access certain drug and prescribing information, check the status of their drug requests, and for pharma manufacturers, prescribers and practice management to access advanced reporting and metrics of drug sample requests