In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Jen Petska, Chief of Staff Operations Officer and Foundation Administrator at Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding to talk about her role at APC and how APC helps advocate for compounding pharmacies.…

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Kevin Borg, PharmD, FAPC, FACA, owner of Potter’s House Apothecary in Peoria, Arizona, and Prescott Compounding Pharmacy in Prescott, Arizona, joins Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) as he recounts a life-threatening experience and how it inspired him to create an emergency action plan.…

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Zachary Green, Associate Director for Professional Affairs at Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, to discuss his compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Gus Bassani, Chief Scientific Officer, and Daniel Banov, Director of Research and Development, joins Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss PCCA’s newest base, SubMagna™ SL HMW.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Sara Hover , RPh, FAARM, PCCA Director of Clinical Services, joins host Mike De Lisio, North American Sales Director, and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss her experience at the 2024 HRT Symposium.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Jeremy Emelo, Production Team Supervisor at Koshland Pharm Custom Compounding Pharmacy, to discuss his compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Amanda Beliveau, Lab Manager at Montana Apothecary and Compounding to discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Ashely Barton, Compounding Operations Director at Peoples Pharmacy, to discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Adrianna Rodriguez, Director of Operations and Sales at Stone Oak Pharmacy to discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, A.J. Day, RPh, FACA, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss the return of quinacrine for patient care.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Katie Lewis, Director of Operations and Marketing at Pharmacy Solutions, to discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Gus Bassani, Chief Scientific Officer, and Daniel Banov, Director of Research and Development, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss PCCA’s newest base, EctoSeal P2G.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, discusses with Doug Smith, RPhT, owner of Smith Rexall Compounding Pharmacy, about his journey into compounding, how he became a pharmacy technician and pharmacy owner.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, discusses with Megan Reed, CPhT, HDDP, about her journey into compounding and how she became a pharmacy technician.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, PCCA’s retired Clinical Compounding Pharmacist Bruce Biundo, RPh, FACA, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss a new study about testosterone.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Micheal Jones, SHRM-CP, Senior Human Relations Specialist, joins host Mike De Lisio as they discuss recent trends the job force, how to bring newcomers into the workplace, and how a quality human relations team can benefit your company.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this first episode of Tech Talk, Director of Member Engagement Erin Michael, MBA, MS, CPhT, FAPC interviews Stacy Hightower, CPhT of Las Colinas Pharmacy. Stacy has been with Las Colinas Pharmacy Compounding and Wellness Center since 1985. She is a Board Certified Pharmacy Technician licensed through the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the Nat…

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Dawn Ipsen, PharmD joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss the possibilities of methylene blue. Dawn Ipsen is owner and pharmacist of Clark’s Compounding Pharmacy in Bellevue, WA and Kusler’s Compounding Pharmacy in Snohomish, WA. She is dedicated to helping h…

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Dr. John Kim, PharmD, FAAFM joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss his journey through owning a compounding pharmacy to his passion for functional medicine. Dr. John Kim is the owner and head clinical pharmacist. In 2012, his passion for patient care and comp…

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Debbie Rice, ND, MPH joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss patient testing. Dr. Rice is the Director of Clinical Education for Precision Analytical and practices part-time as a naturopathic doctor where she focuses care on pediatric health, hormone health, t…

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, A. J. Day, PharmD joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss quality ingredients and consistent formulations.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss testing and evaluating lab values.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

PCCA President Jim Smith joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, for the 100th episode of The Mortar & Pestle. Listen in as Jim shares his thoughts on the last 4 years and the industry's future.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Stephanie Allen, ASIN, DCN, DSS, CPES joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss wellness in the new year.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

Happy holidays from The Mortar & Pestle! As we get ready to ring in the new year, please enjoy this compilation of some of the best conversations we had on the podcast in 2022. Clips from episodes 76, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 94 and 95.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Matthew Lester, RPh, MBA joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss operational efficiency in a modern pharmacy.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Matt Martin, PharmD, BCSCP and A.J. Day, PharmD join host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss USP chapters 795, 797 and 800.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Matt Gross and Dale Flackett join host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss the FlackTek SpeedMixer.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Gus Bassani, PharmD joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss PCCA's newest innovative base, SuspendIt Anhydrous.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Richie Ray, RPh joins host Mike De Lisio and special guest co-host Gus Bassani, PharmD to discuss CMPD Licensing and opportunities for pharmacies.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

Bruce Biundo, RPh, FACA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to further explore all things men’s health. They specifically discuss the latest research on testosterone of men with COVID — and much more.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

Richard Harris MD, PharmD, MBA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio, Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), & Renee Prescott, PharmD, to discuss his diversified professional background, how he views treating patients and helping them on their wellness journey. They also give a brief preview of his upcoming lecture at PCCA's International Seminar.…

Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss Psoriasis in recognition of August being Psoriasis Awareness Month. They discuss the most likely factors that contribute to the development of Psoriasis in patients and the best ways that compounding pharmacists can help treat patients who a…

Deborah Clarke, RPh, Tricia Heitman, PharmD, and Ranel Larsen, PharmD, RPh, join Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss how they work together and the many benefits they've seen from growing closer as a team both personally and professionally.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

Lizzie Harbin, Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications, Education and Human Resources at PCCA and Renee Prescott, PharmD, Director of Education at PCCA, join host Mike De Lisio to discuss PCCA's upcoming International Seminar in Houston, Texas. They discuss the opportunity of being able to network with other compounding pharmacists, the ed…

Darrin Berlin, RPh, BScPharm, Owner and Pharmacist at Dispensaries Ltd, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss his journey in compounding from a Canadian perspective. They talk about how he found success in his career and valuable lessons he learned along the way.…

Stephanie Allen, ASIN, CN, CPES, Manager of Wellness Works, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the world of supplements and nutrition. They discuss how the two go hand-in-hand and what products Wellness Works offers for supplementation and nutrition support.…

Ross Caputo, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Analytical Services, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss what insanitary conditions actually means in 503A pharmacies, and why its of great importance for independent pharmacies and patients today.…

Mark Gonzalez, PharmD, Clinical Compounding Pharmacist at PCCA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the mechanics of operating a profitable compounding pharmacy. Mark shares from his experience owning a successful compounding pharmacy key insights into operating with both profit and patient needs i…

Matt Martin, PharmD, BCSCP, Director of Clinical Services, and Jerra Banwarth R.Ph., FIACP, Online Education Manager, join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate) to discuss PCCA's newest online educational platform. They discuss the advantages the eLearning platform can bring to compounding pharmacies and how it can ai…

Ashley Barton, CPhT, Director of Compounding Operations at People's Pharmacy, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio, Erin Michael, MBA, MS, CPhT, and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss her journey from compounding technician to her current role as Director of Compounding Operations. They also discuss her thoughts on the evolution of the c…

Tim Hines - marketing guru, podcaster, and author of the recently released book, The Marketing Starter: How an Entrepreneurial Spirit Will Make You a More Savvy Marketer, joins Mike De Lisio and special guest co-host Ethan Shinogle, Director of Marketing at PCCA on this episode of The Mortar & Pestle. Tim built his career applying an entrepreneuria…

Description: Dennis Wong, B.Sc., FAARFM, CCN, ABAAHP, IFMCP, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss his compounding journey in the Canadian market and the unique challenges and opportunities he’s experienced in meeting patient needs.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

Gus Bassani, PharmD, PCCA Chief Scientific Officer, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the latest innovations coming up from PCCA. They also discuss what the landscape for the compounding industry will look like in the near future.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

A.J. Day, PharmD, Vice President of Clinical Services at PCCA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the current regulatory environment within the compounding industry and discusses how the environment could potentially impact all compounding pharmacists.…

Happy holidays from The Mortar & Pestle! As we get ready to ring in the new year, please enjoy this compilation of some of the best conversations we had on the podcast in 2021.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss scar therapy. They discuss how compounding specifically has an advantage when it comes to scarring and the best products for scar treatment.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist Ranel Larsen, PharmD, RPh, joins co-host Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate) to discuss her experience with dermatological issues and how she has helped patients with a variety of compounding options.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

Fabiana Banov, RPh, MS., Senior Formulation Pharmacist at PCCA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate) to discuss how she joined PCCA, her role, and how the PCCA Flavoring Guide was developed. They also discuss the intricacies of flavoring and how it can help compliance from patients - both human and veterinary.…

David Glasser, MD, Secretary for Federal Affairs at American Academy of Ophthalmology, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the AAO's to preserve access to compounded eye care medications and how compounding pharmacies can help patients.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy