The Mortar & Pestle

Access to Compounded Eye Care Medications with David Glasser, MD

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.

Choosing the Right Base with Beau Harger

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.

Community Pharmacies and the Pandemic with Ronna Hauser

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), to discuss the role community pharmacies have played in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. They also discuss how the pandemic has altered the way pharmacies have to operate along with how they have adapted in the ever-changing environment.

Getting Started on Your New Cleanroom

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 hiring the right contractor. Finally, they talk about what resources PCCA can offer you in order to complete a cleanroom project.

The Value of NPTA for Compounding Pharmacy Technicians.

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. 

A Journey to Owning a Compounding Pharmacy with Shelbi Frieling

Shelbi Frieling, 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.

Exploring Men’s Health with Bruce Biundo

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.

The Power of PCCA’s Anhydrous Bases

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 world of pharmacy compounding.

Top 5 Business Considerations for Pharmacies with Bryan Prescott

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 pharmacy’s financial data.

Regulatory Update with Amy Shank and Matt Martin

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, their practices and the compounding industry overall.

Preserving Access to Compounded Hormones with Scott Brunner

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.

Boosting Your Immune System with Nat Jones

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.

Employee Engagement and Retention with Whitney Andrews and Micheal Jones

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.

Dental Compounding Opportunities with Tricia Heitman

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 Tricia's recent article covering dental compounding on The PCCA Blog: bit.ly/pccablog_dentalcmpd

How to Strengthen Your Pharmacy’s Patient Relationships with Bobby Muñiz

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.