my $sth = $dbh->prepare(qq{ INSERT into pac.promo_rpt ( dlrcode, dlrgroup, division, country, planner, ordertype, daysofsupply, run_dow, sof_or_excel, abc_codes ) VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?) }); $sth->execute( $foo, $bar, $baz, $qux... );