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Off the Script focuses on educating peers, students and anyone else interested in the world of drugs and medicine. Tune in every Sunday to learn what your doctor has really written on your prescription! Hosted by Faizan Baig and Chris Tse
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Minor Ailments Prescribing and Artificial Intelligence
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Minor ailments prescribing has finally come to Ontario! What does this mean for pharmacist wages, and how does this relate to artificial intelligence?? Thanks to our sponsor, PharmaEpass. Use code "OTS" at checkout for $200 off PEBC and OSCE prep courses! Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and H…
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The Culture of Silence in Pharmacy, and Why It’s Holding Us Back
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We have talked about pharmacists being passive before on Off the Script. But how does this impact our profession? And why is there a culture of silence in pharmacy? On this episode we discuss the idea of quality improvement, the difference between hospital and community practice, and the impact of silence on pharmacy practice. Thanks to our sponsor…
Privatization of healthcare is a hot topic in Ontario, and Doug Ford promises that privatization will solve many of healthcare's current problems. But what are the problems which healthcare faces? And does privatization fix issues for the public, or for the government? Aleksa, Faizan, and Chris navigate their own curiosities and frustrations with C…
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Are We Entering Another GOLDEN AGE of Pharmacy?
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In the previous golden age of pharmacy, anyone with a pulse could have graduated with a degree and then went on to make boatloads of money in pharmacy. Nowadays the wages point towards a golden age, but pharmacists are leaving the profession in droves. Could we really be entering another golden age? Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission m…
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Good Faith Conversations and Generalists vs. Specialists
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Would you consider yourself a specialist or a generalist? Pharmacists can go either direction but we believe one is better than the other... Aleksa, Faizan, and Chris also discuss good faith conversations and demonstrate exactly what they preach in this episode. Listen to find out how to have discussions and arguments while remaining honest and res…
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Why Pharmacists SUCK at Running Pharmacies (ft. Neven Kulas, business development at Whole Health Pharmacy Partners)
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When should you even consult a banner when opening a pharmacy? And should you take upfront cash to open a pharmacy? We explore whether pharmacists are bad at business, how pharmacies actually make money, and how opening a pharmacy looks from the perspective of a pharmacy banner. Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For …
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Pharmacy Finances 101: Rebates, Ordinary Commercial Terms, Kickbacks
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Our current financial model has remained largely the same, but our profession has greatly changed. Rebates, Ordinary Commercial Terms, Kickbacks - Whatever the name, they all mean the same. Why are the finances within pharmacy kept so secret? Let’s discuss how money is actually made within pharmacy and what it means for YOU. Whether you are a staff…
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The Fringes: Exploring Non-Clinical Pharmacy Positions (ft. Androu Arsanious, VP Sales at Verto)
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In this episode, Aleksa interviews Androu Arsanious. They discuss what makes an unconventional career path as a pharmacist, the often-unexplored fringes of the profession and the ways by which you can make yourself competitive for positions that many pharmacists aren’t even aware of and how to uncover them. Throughout the interview we explore the c…
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Why Pharmacists Struggle to Share Their Story
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These days, pharmacists are part of a much larger picture when it comes to healthcare, and are a crucial part of a patient's circle of care. For some reason however, we have a hard time telling our story and making sure the public understands exactly what we do. This week on Off the Script, we take a deep dive into the reasons why pharmacists are n…
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Our Journey to Becoming Licensed Pharmacists
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Aleksa Stankic joins Off the Script as a new co-host! We discuss the value of pharmacists and how pharmacists can demonstrate their value in different healthcare settings. Next, we explore how we landed on pharmacy as our career choice and where we work now. Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz an…
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Why You Should Open Your Own Pharmacy (ft. Michael Kani, pharmacy owner)
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How can you stand out in community pharmacy? How do you open a pharmacy just after graduation? Should you even consider opening a community pharmacy? These questions and more answered in our interview with Michael Kani, owner of Idylwyld Pharmacy. Thank you to Juno for sponsoring this episode! Check out joinjuno.com/p/offtherx to see how Juno can r…
How do you make a lasting impact on an interview? Or better yet, how do you secure that interview in the first place? We have tiptoed around the subject before, but today Faizan and Chris talk about their strategies to 'sell themselves' and land their dream jobs. Thank you to Juno for sponsoring this episode! Check out joinjuno.com/p/offtherx to se…
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Unions: Pharmacy's Solution or Wasteful Money Sink?
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Is it possible to form a union in community pharmacy? Will unions bring the profession together or further divide us? In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of unions in pharmacy and whether unions can even be formed right now. Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and Birthday Girl by Blue W…
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Digital Health: The Next Frontier (ft. Michael Cardinal, CCO of Therappx)
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Pharmacy is falling behind. We need to adapt. In our interview with Michael Cardinal from TherAppX, we discuss digital health tools and how pharmacy practice can become more efficient. Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and Birthday Girl by Blue Wednesday End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pand…
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Pharmacy Year in Review 2020 (SPOILER: It Sucked)
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The COVID19 vaccine is here! Are we saved from COVID19 and the awful year of 2020? Not just yet... Faizan and Chris discuss how pharmacy has changed from COVID and pandemic fatigue.
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Indigenous Residents of Canada's Health and How Pharmacists Can Aid Reconciliation (ft. Tiana Tilli and Max Yaghchi)
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We interview Tiana Tilli and Max Yaghchi about Indigenous People's health and how pharmacists can optimize care for the Indigenous community. Please check offthescriptshow.com for a full list of resources mentioned during the episode!
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Reimbursement in Pharmacy is WRONG: What They WON'T Teach in School
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The reimbursement model in pharmacy has stayed the same for far too long. All the negativity in the profession will not go away until the funding model changes. Listen to find out how pharmacists can finally adapt. Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and Birthday Girl by Blue Wednesday End music:…
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What it Means to Be a Pharmacist (SEASON FINALE)
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In the season 2 finale of Off the Script, we review the season and explore what it means to be a pharmacist.Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and Birthday Girl by Blue Wednesday End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen…
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Who Are We? The Identity of Pharmacists (ft. Jamie Kellar, Associate Professor)
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Explain what a pharmacist is in one sentence. Having a hard time? Check out our newest episode where we talk to Jamie Kellar about what it means to be a pharmacist and why we're proud to be a part of this profession. Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and Birthday Girl by Blue Wednesday End musi…
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COVID-19: How to Refill Medications During a Pandemic
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Running out of medications is a fear for everyone. Stockpiling medication only contributes to medication backorders and reduces access to essential drugs. This episode we address the impact of COVID-19 on drug supply and how patients and pharmacists can work together to reduce backorders. Find resources about COVID-19 symptoms, statistics, and rese…
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The Complacent Pharmacist: Why We Avoid Conflict
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Pharmacists are inherently conflict avoiders, but their profession puts them right in the middle of conflict. Check out this week’s episode on why pharmacists struggle with leadership and taking charge. Intro song written by Shaan Singh. Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and Birthday Girl by Blue Wednesday End music: Takin' You …
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1 YEAR of Off the Script! (Also, Happy Pharmacy Awareness Month!)
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Unveiling the MYSTERIES of Hospital Residency (ft. Rachel Liu, Previous Hospital Resident)
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Imposter Syndrome: Every Pharmacy Student’s FEAR
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Finding Your Niche in Hospital Pharmacy (ft. Melissa Lo, Oncology Pharmacist)
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