Off the Script

Chris Tse and Faizan Baig
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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

  1. 02/06/2023

    Minor Ailments Prescribing and Artificial Intelligence

    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 Hayride by anbuu and Florent Garcia End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen

    1h 6m

  2. 12/07/2022

    The Culture of Silence in Pharmacy, and Why It’s Holding Us Back

    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, 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 Hayride by anbuu and Florent Garcia End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen

    1h 12m

  3. 10/30/2022

    Is Private Healthcare Already Here?

    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 Canada's healthcare system while answering the question: are we asking the right questions about healthcare? 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

    45 min

  4. 09/04/2022

    Are We Entering Another GOLDEN AGE of Pharmacy?

    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 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

    54 min

  5. 07/12/2022

    Good Faith Conversations and Generalists vs. Specialists

    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 respectful! 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

    1h 12m

  6. 06/05/2022

    Why Pharmacists SUCK at Running Pharmacies (ft. Neven Kulas, business development at Whole Health Pharmacy Partners)

    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 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

    1h 19m

  7. 05/03/2022

    Pharmacy Finances 101: Rebates, Ordinary Commercial Terms, Kickbacks

    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 pharmacist, pharmacy student, or any other position within pharmacy, it is crucial that you understand how pharmacies keep their lights on.  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

    31 min

  8. 04/03/2022

    The Fringes: Exploring Non-Clinical Pharmacy Positions (ft. Androu Arsanious, VP Sales at Verto)

    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 concept of personal narratives and how you can use your own in all aspects of your life. 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

    1h 24m
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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

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Tse and Faizan Baig
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Tse and Faizan Baig
  • Show Website
    Off the Script