Is practical experience needed 2 pass the exam?

[pinkvilla]

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[culchie82]

In a word no. Most of the daily work in a Pharmacy is very routine and of very little use for the exam. Study hard and you'll pass.

[montblanc]

im an ex pre reg trainee. i did my pre reg last year and failed the exam unfortunately and im in a very awkward position since a second attempt at the exam requires no placement experience in a pharmacy. im going to apply for the june 2011 exam though which is going to be my second sitting. i have not been able to secure work (even voluntary) in a pharmacy and i have been unemployed for a good few months (since september 2010 to be precise). i have been studying for the exam at home/library. im a little worried though due to being away from the practice setting for so long, will it lower my chances of passing? i do feel the exam is more about studying the reference sources well and not so much about practical experience, and because its multiple choice that kinda helps to trigger your memory. what do you ppl think? thanks.

Im in the same situation aswell. Unfortunate i was also one of the people who didnt pass the september 2010 exam. My advice is that theirs no point in finding any work now in a pharmacy. The exam is only 4 months away. It may seem long, but it isnt. You dont need to work in a pharmacy to pass the exam. Make sure you know your OTC knowledge inside out, and know all your reference sources aswell. Practice pass papers under exam condition. Tab your references well. Make sure you can find the information as quickly as you can. Im sure you`ll pass this time. Just dont waste anytime from now on. It will be worth it in the end. good luck