The Mortar & Pestle

Testing Services with Dutch Test’s Debbie Rice

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.

Quality Ingredients and Consistent Formulations

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.

Evaluating Lab Values with Sara Hover

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.

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Jim Smith

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.  

Wellness in the New Year with Stephanie Allen

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.

Best of 2022 from The Mortar & Pestle

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.

Operational Efficiency with Matt Lester

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.

USP Revisions with Matt Martin and A.J. Day

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.

The Power of FlackTek in Your 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.

PCCA’s Newest Base with Gus Bassani

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.

CMPD Licensing with Richie Ray

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.

New Research in Testosterone with Bruce Biundo

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.

Health and Wellness with Richard Harris

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. 

Compounding for Psoriasis with Nat Jones

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.

The Value of Developing a Network

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.