Off the Script

Minor ailments prescribing has finally come to Ontario! What does this mean for pharmacist wages, and how does this relate to artificial intelligence?? 

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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.

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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?

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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? 

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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 respectful!

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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. 

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

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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.

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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 not the greatest salespeople when it comes to our own profession, and what you can do to make sure our true value is understood.

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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.

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