The Mortar & Pestle

Peter Koshland, PharmD, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, to discuss the success of his compounding pharmacy, Koshland Pharm in San Francisco, and how he has been able to stand out in a large metropolitan area by leveraging innovative marketing methods such as search engine optimization (SEO).

Daniel Banov, MS, RPh, PCCA Director of Research and Development, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, to discuss his role as director of R&D at PCCA and how he and his team create the compounding industry's best bases.

Nat Jones, RPh, FIACP, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, to discuss where to find data on low-dose naltrexone (LDN), how to get started with this therapy, and various compounding opportunities available with LDN.

Matt Martin, PharmD, walks through USP <800> to help you prepare before December 1, 2019. He discusses common questions he receives about this new chapter, shares tips for how to read and interpret it, talks about how to find a contractor for facility renovations, and much more.

A.J. Day, PharmD, PCCA Vice President of Clinical Services, and Matt Martin, PharmD, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. They discuss the recently revised USP General Chapter <795> and how it may affect pharmacies that compound nonsterile preparations. Make sure to listen to this episode and read the newly released Chapter <795>...

Dylan Herr, RA/QA Development Manager at Eagle, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. Dylan, Mike and Sebastian have a conversation about the recently revised USP General Chapter <797> and how it may impact pharmacies that compound sterile medications. Make sure to listen to this episode and read the newly released Chapter <797>, which goes into effect on December 1,...

The Mortar & Pestle brings you a quick message wishing you a very happy Fourth of July! Hosts, Mike DeLisio and Sebastian Denison, speak briefly as they discuss their favorite episodes and talk about what is on the horizon for the podcast.

Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. Sara, Mike and Sebastian discuss the world of autoimmune disorders and how Sara thinks compounding may be able to help these patients. She goes over a few conditions she’s heard about from pharmacies around the world and what she has done to help patients with compounding.

Deborah Clark, BSPharm, RPh, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. Deborah, Mike and Sebastian discuss customized medicine for veterinary needs. In addition to interesting compounding options, Deborah also shares marketing ideas she’s seen and used.

Gus Bassani, PharmD, Chief Scientific Officer of PCCA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. Gus tells the story of how he started his compounding career at a pharmacy in Alaska. They also discuss the value that the FormulaPlus database brings to PCCA members and how Gus leads his team with the goal of innovating everywhere.

PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist Ranel Larsen, PharmD, RPh, joins co-host Mike De Lisio and guest co-host Michelle Perreault. Recorded live at the 2019 HRT Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ranel discusses how she got her start working in a community pharmacy and how she then came to PCCA. Ranel, Mike and Michelle also discuss the value of hormone replacement therapy and the educational advantag...

Steve Hoffart, PharmD, and Haley Collavo of Magnolia Pharmacy join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. Steve and Haley discuss how they work together as a pharmacist and a marketer. They also go into detail about how Steve saw the need to have a staff member dedicated to marketing, and how Haley meets the marketing and sales needs of the pharmacy.

Co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, welcome guest Tricia Heitman, PharmD, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist. Tricia talks about her love for pediatric compounding and discusses potential options for children with autism. She also shares stories from her time with the Clinical Services team at PCCA.

Cheri Kraemer, RPh, joins co-host Mike De Lisio and guest co-host Michelle Perreault. Recorded live at the 2019 HRT Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cheri discusses how she got started in compounding and her journey to receiving the 2018 PCCA Compounding Pharmacist of the Year award. Cheri, Mike and Michelle also discuss the importance of advocacy, networking with other compounding pharmacists and...

Dr. Anna Cabeca, author of The Hormone Fix, joins Mike and Sebastian to discuss her passion for personalized medicine and healthy living. Dr. Cabeca goes into detail about how she first became acquainted with PCCA through educational events as well as the impact that pharmacy compounding has had on her practice.

A.J. Day, PharmD, PCCA Vice President of Clinical Services, joins Mike and Sebastian to discuss various details of federal oversight on 503A compounding as well as an important FDA ruling on several bulk substances related to compounding for human use, which goes into effect on March 21, 2019. 

Dr. Roxanne Carfora joins co-host Mike De Lisio and guest co-host Michelle Perreault. Recorded live at the 2019 HRT Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dr. Carfora, Michelle and Mike discuss how compounding has changed Dr. Carfora’s practice and explain the value of continuing education at events like PCCA’s HRT symposiums. Additionally, they discuss how important compounding can be not only to the pa...

Co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, welcome guest Nat Jones, RPh, FIACP, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, to discuss his journey as a compounder, from pharmacy owner to eventually selling his practice and joining the PCCA team. Nat also discusses why dermatology is an exciting and beneficial path to take as a compounding pharmacist.

Co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, discuss continuing education and how to apply your knowledge in consulting your patients to give them the best possible pharmacy experience.

Bryan Prescott, PharmD, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. They discuss ways pharmacy owners can optimize their businesses and improve net profits through the development and execution of marketing plans, addition of services to complement product lines, employee empowerment, and much more.

Pamela Wartian Smith, MD, MPH, MS, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. Recorded live at the 2018 International Seminar in Houston, Texas, Dr. Smith, Mike and Sebastian discuss the role of physicians in helping patients through personalized medicine.

Saad Dinno, RPh, FIACP, FACA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. Recorded live at the 2018 International Seminar in Houston, Texas, Saad, Mike and Sebastian discuss how compounders can touch patients' lives through personalized medicine. 

The second in a two-part series, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Analytical Services Ross Caputo, PhD, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. They discuss PCCA’s FormulaPlus™ database of formulations with extended beyond-use dates. Ross also shares best practices for testing compounded preparations and describes Eagle’s industry-leading services.

The first in a two-part series, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Analytical Services Ross Caputo, PhD, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. They discuss the world of analytical testing for compound preparations and what this means for nonsterile compounding in accordance with USP chapter <795>, including beyond-use dating. 

PCCA Director of Outside Sales Erin Micheal, MBA, MS, CPhT, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh. They discuss where to start in promoting your practice and how to build a successful business that provides customized medicine to patients.