The Mortar & Pestle

The Pharmacist-to-Marketer Relationship with Steve Hoffart and Haley Collavo

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.

Compounding for Pediatrics with Tricia Heitman

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.

Live with Special Guest Cheri Kraemer

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 much more.

Living a Healthy Life with Dr. Anna Cabeca

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.

Special FDA Update with A.J. Day

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. 

How Compounding Changed My Practice with Special Guest Dr. Roxanne Carfora

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 patient, but also to the entire family. 

The Benefits of Dermatology in Your Pharmacy with Nat Jones

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.

A Consultative Approach to Patient Care

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.

Optimizing Your Pharmacy’s Business with Bryan Prescott

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.

The Role of Physicians in Personalized Medicine with Special Guest Dr. Pam Smith

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.

Live from International Seminar 2018 with Special Guest Saad Dinno

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 World of Analytical Testing – Part 2 with Ross Caputo

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 World of Analytical Testing – Part 1 with Ross Caputo

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. 

How to Market Your Practice with Erin Micheal

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. 

Compounding – Today and Tomorrow with Jim Smith

PCCA President Jim Smith joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, to discuss the current state of pharmacy compounding as well as the industry’s future. Listen in as Jim shares his thoughts on the unique solutions compounding can provide to an evolving market that places a premium on personalization.