The Mortar & Pestle

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, thyroid health, and adrenal health.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 are dealing with it.

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. 

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 education being offered, and the hybrid nature of th...

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 in mind.

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 aid in training new employees and reinforcing best p...

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 compounding technician’s role in pharmacy and what...

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 entrepreneurial approach to marketing for start-ups and busi...

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.

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.

 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.