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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.

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.

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.

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.

Beau Harger, PharmD, Clinical Compounding Pharmacist at PCCA, joins host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the process of choosing the right base when compounding. They also walk through how the different bases available from PCCA can work in different scenarios to best help patients.

This episode was recorded prior to FDA extending the deadline for states to sign the Memorandum of Understanding regarding shipping of human compounds.     States now have until October of 2022 to make their decision regarding the MOU.  Ronna Hauser, PharmD, NCPA Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs Operations, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate),...

On this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), discuss the basics of cleanrooms and how future regulations are going to require compounding pharmacies to adapt and adjust. They also detail the process of building out a cleanroom — from understanding guidelines and getting started all the way to choosing the best materials and hirin...

Mike Johnston, CEO of National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Erin Michael to discuss what value NPTA can bring for a compounding pharmacy technician. They also discuss the latest initiatives the association is taking in order to help pharmacy technicians. 

Shelbi Witt, PharmD, joins host Mike De Lisio to discuss her journey to owning a compounding pharmacy. They talk about what led her to want her own pharmacy, steps she took to realize that goal and what resources she has found helpful in guiding her.

PCCA’s 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 prostate cancer and how it relates to testosterone in men — and much more.

Gus Bassani, PharmD, PCCA Chief Scientific Officer, and Daniel Banov, RPh, MS, PCCA Director of Research and Development, join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the anhydrous bases available from PCCA. In this episode, they talk about the versatility of these bases, the technology behind them and why their anhydrous property is so important in the wor...

Bryan Prescott, PharmD, MBA, PCCA Director of Management Coaching Services, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the major things that compounding pharmacies need to consider when looking at opportunities available in the marketplace. They dig into topics such as reaching prescribers, patient follow-up programs and understanding the details of your...

Amy Shank, PCCA Director of Government Affairs, and Matt Martin, PharmD, BCSCP, PCCA Clinical Services Manager, join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss recent developments happening on Capitol Hill and how they can affect all compounding pharmacies. They also discuss ways that any compounder can contribute in advocacy efforts to protect their patients,...

Scott Brunner, CAE, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC), joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the recent NASEM report on compounded hormone therapy and what it means to the pharmacy compounding industry. They also discuss regulatory issues that all compounding pharmacies should be aware of.

Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC, joins co-hosts Mike and Sebastian to discuss the immune system and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They also share how compounding pharmacies can assist patients with immune support and improving overall health.

PCCA HR specialists Whitney Andrews and Micheal Jones join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss how employee engagement and retention are linked. They also discuss how pharmacies can implement a strong company culture and maintain it even in their busy environment.

Tricia Heitman, PharmD, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the clinical opportunities available to compounding pharmacists in the dentistry world. They also talk about how compounding for dentistry has progressed and how it can benefit any compounding pharmacy.   This episode is a great companion piece to Tri...

Bobby Muñiz, PharmD, MBA, ABAAHP, FAARM, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss how implementing a customer relationship management (CRM) program has benefitted his pharmacy. They also discuss the advantages of maintaining unique profiles for each of his patients.

Erin Michael, MBA, MS, CPhT, and Stacey Lemus, BS, CPhT,  join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the role of the pharmacy technician in compounding. They also talk about professional opportunities available to compounding technicians, including education and training as well as roles in management, sales and marketing.

Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM, joins Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss various issues that affect thyroid hormone absorption, as well as how compounding pharmacies may be able to help patients experiencing them.

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 2020.

Bobby Muñiz, PharmD, MBA, ABAAHP, FAARM, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss how engaging locally and promoting a healthy lifestyle can benefit you, your pharmacy, your patients and your community.

Mark Gonzalez, PharmD, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, and Sarah DeCarlo, PCCA Marketing Manager, join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss how independent compounding pharmacies can stand out from the chain drugstores and connect with their communities to showcase the value they bring.   This episode is a great companion piece to Sarah’s and Mark’...

Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to share her expertise on the topic of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). They discuss the variety of therapeutic options available for patients with PCOS and how to address the most prominent symptoms. Read more about this in Sara’s recent article on The PCCA Blog: bit.ly/pccablog_pcos20 .