Off The Script

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 

8 hour shifts with no breaks? What about 16 hours? Unfortunately, neither of these occurrences are uncommon. This week Off the Script brings to light the grueling work environment of community pharmacy. 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 

When you go to your pharmacy, not everyone behind the counter is a pharmacist. It takes a whole cast of different jobs to run the pharmacy and we explain the roles of all these different people 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   

Many pharmacies carry homeopathic products on their shelves, and these products claim to cure ailments ranging from the common cold to treating depression. Chris and Faizan explore homeopathic products and see whether any of these claims hold true! Intro song: Middle School (feat. Magnus Klausen) by Blue Wednesday, Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and By the Seaside by L'indecis x Saib, End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen 

If you are under 25, your medications may now come at a cost! On April 1st, the Ontario Government changed who is covered under OHIP+. Listen to find out what these changes were and why they were made. Intro song: Citrine by Toonorth, End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen   

Vaccinations have been around for over 2 centuries, but a recent movement has made people hesitant to get their regularly scheduled shots. Faizan and Chris take a look at the anti-vaccination movement from both sides: pro-vax and anti-vax.  Intro song: Middle School (feat. Magnus Klausen) by Blue Wednesday, Intermission music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz and By the Seaside by L'indecis x Saib, End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen

What exactly is the difference between brand name and generic medications, or is there any difference at all? Intro song:  Citrine by Toonorth, End music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen  

Wouldn't it be nice if you could select any medication off the shelf for yourself? Faizan and Chris explain why certain medications are kept out of reach and which medications may be available soon over the counter... Intro song:  Citrine by Toonorth, Intermission and end music: Takin' You For a Ride by Pandrezz, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen 

Remember the EpiPen backorder last year?

Which medications are safe to take with alcohol? And more importantly, which ones should you avoid?  Intro song: Citrine by Toonorth, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen

Ever wonder what happens during that 15 minute wait time?? Listen to find out!  Intro song: Middle School (feat. Magnus Klausen) by Blue Wednesday, more music at: http://chillhop.com/listen