Off The Script

Thank you so much to our listeners for sticking around for 1 year! Look forward to the exciting projects and ideas we have in the future! 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

Honed in on hospital pharmacy? Learn how you can secure that dream position! Rachel Liu, our interviewee this week, completed her hospital residency at University Health Network and she shares her residency experience and tips. 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

Every pharmacist has struggled with a clinical decision - it's normal But how can we become more comfortable with making hard choices? 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

Really? The BIGGEST change? Yes! Medication backorders, less research, and more await us in the near future... Don't wait until it's too late, listen to learn more! 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

Hospital pharmacy has been on the mind of many students since the beginning of pharmacy school

Massive changes are coming to Ontario healthcare. Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, will merge Ontario's 14 LHINs and other prominent health organizations under a single umbrella known as Ontario Health. Will this be Ford's great move to end hallway medicine? 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

The first interview from Off the Script features Faraz Razzagh, a graduate from the 2019 class at University of Toronto. Faraz now holds a position at a large pharmaceutical company and shares his insights on how he reached his current position. 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

It has been a rollercoaster of a year for pharmacy's budget in Ontario. But with the support of pharmacists across the province, advocacy has managed to save the profession! 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

The first PRN of this season tackles pharmacy school applications! Listen to hear how Faizan and Chris approached the application process. 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

Community pharmacists are the last line of defence in the healthcare system, so why is this crucial career looked down upon?

"The Golden Age of pharmacy is over and there are no more jobs for pharmacists." Is this statement an exaggeration, or reality? Tune into the season 2 premiere of Off the Script to hear the truth about the current job market! 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

Perhaps the most exciting upcoming development for Ontario healthcare is common ailments prescribing for pharmacists. With common ailments, many patients will benefit from easier access to care. But are pharmacists qualified for this promotion?  Intro song: Middle School (feat. Magnus Klausen) by Blue Wednesday, 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

We're fast approaching the end of season 1! Faizan and Chris explain why we're taking a break, and what's in store for the future. Intro song: Citrine by Toonorth, Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen  

Most senior citizens in Canada take more than FIVE medications everyday for their chronic conditions. But what if we could prevent these conditions entirely? Faizan and Chris explore why patients, pharmacists, and the entire healthcare system should appreciate preventative medicine. Intro song: Middle School (feat. Magnus Klausen) by Blue Wednesday, 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  

Most people know to wear sunscreen when it's bright outside, but should you actually be wearing sunscreen ALL the time instead? Chris and Faizan explain everything you need to know about UV, SPF, and sunscreens in this week's PRN! Intro song: Citrine by Toonorth, Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen  

It's summer time and that means it is vacation season! Make sure you're fully prepared for your travels with this week's episode about travel medicine.  Intro song: Middle School (feat. Magnus Klausen) by Blue Wednesday, Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen  

Confused by the many medication options in the allergy aisle? Looking for a non-medicated option? Faizan and Chris explain all the options for treating your allergy symptoms in this week's PRN. Intro song: Citrine by Toonorth, End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen

Thousands of Canadians have been affected by the opioid crisis and this week we talk about the nature of opioid medications, the history of the crisis, and what everyone can do to prevent deaths from opioids.  Intro song: Middle School (feat. Magnus Klausen) by Blue Wednesday, Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen  

In addition to answering any questions about your medications during a MedsCheck, the pharmacist can actually recommend that you take FEWER medications. Find out which medications are common targets for deprescribing, and why it can be healthier for you. Intro song: Citrine by Toonorth, End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen  

The Ontario Government has released their budget for 2019 and there are many cuts across all of healthcare. Off the Script dives into what these changes mean for pharmacists, patients, and their healthcare. Intro song: Middle School (feat. Magnus Klausen) by Blue Wednesday, Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen