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August Competitions
GO MULTI EVERYDAY

GO MULTI EVERYDAY, from the GO Healthy New Zealand range, is a high-potency, all-in-one multi vitamin and mineral supplement designed for both men and women. It works to support energy levels and maintain general health and wellbeing. GO PROBIOTIC 40 BILLION is designed to maintain and restore good gut bacteria. Having high levels of good bacteria in the gut is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system and all-round good health. GO B COMPLEX contains a full spectrum of B vitamins to help support the health of the nervous system, promoting good mood, mental clarity and providing the body with energy. Pharmacy Today is giving away five sets of these supplements from GO Healthy New Zealand. Each set has an RRP of $80.
For a chance to win, answer the following:
Question: Name three environmental factors that can cause dry skin.
Hint:Go to Continuing Education, page 37.
Enter this competition by
emailing us, or send your entry on the back of an envelope to Pharmacy Today,
PO Box 31348, Milford, North Shore City 0741.
Include your name, pharmacy and pharmacy address.
Entries close 12 August , 2010.
DermaVeen Oatmeal Shampoo and Conditioner

DermaVeen Oatmeal Shampoo and Conditioner is a unique formula combining the moisturising benefits of sodium PCA and the anti-itch qualities of natural colloidal oatmeal. Colloidal oatmeal is enriched with essential emollients which will soften dry areas of the scalp while maintaining the softness and manageability of healthy hair.
Each set has an RRP of $31.90. Pharmacy Today is giving away 10 sets of DermaVeen Oatmeal Shampoo and Conditioner.
For a chance to win, answer the following:
Question: Name three ways people with dry skin can limit any contributing causes.
Hint:Go to Continuing Education, page 37.
Enter this competition by
emailing us, or send your entry on the back of an envelope to Pharmacy Today,
PO Box 31348, Milford, North Shore City 0741.
Include your name, pharmacy and pharmacy address.
Entries close 12 August, 2010.
Winners
June winners:
The QV competition winners are:
Gemma Lowe, Whakatane Total Health Chemist, Whakatane; Tarsha Giddy, Cameron Smith Pharmacy, Christchurch; Ann Toomey, Redcliffs Pharmacy, Christchurch.
Eye Q & Zyrtec winner is:
Lesley Quayle, Bells Pharmacy, Lyttelton.