It is that time of the year again when intern pharmacists across New Zealand are busy focusing on clearing a great hurdle to continue their career. I know how intense and stressful this period can be; I have been there not so long ago, pouring over references and practice questions every night. At the time I welcomed any piece of information I could gleam to make myself feel more prepared for the written examination. While I am bound by the confidentiality agreement I signed, I can however give you some general advice based on my experience. Here is my little gift to you and may it lessen your ordeal by getting you into the right mind frame.

There has been some confusion among staff at Life and Unichem Pharmacies in New Zealand after the recent change to the Living Rewards programme on Toniq. The Green Cross Health website TeachMe does provide a series of video tutorials on how to operate the new system for those who have access to it. I have created a quick guide to help speed the training process along. Feel free to download it and distribute it among staff members or keep a copy in the pharmacy for future training.