The Mortar & Pestle

Growth Opportunities for Compounding Technicians with Erin Michael and Stacey Lemus

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.

Factors That Affect Thyroid Absorption with Sara Hover

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.

Best of 2020 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 2020.

Healthy Living in Your Community with Bobby Muñiz

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.

Shop Small: Establishing Your Pharmacy in 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’s recent articles covering similar topics on The PCCA Blog:

“5 Ways to Leverage the Shop Small® Movement for Your Pharmacy” > https://bit.ly/pccablog_smallbiz

“5 Tips to Help Your Compounding Pharmacy Finish the Year Strong” > https://bit.ly/pccablog_5tips2020

Understanding PCOS with Sara Hover

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.

How Partnering with PCCA Can Help Your Pharmacy Grow

Co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), discuss the tools and resources available to PCCA members. They also take time to detail every member benefit that PCCA offers in order to help independent pharmacies increase their compounding business and provide the best possible care for their patients.

Compounding for Horses with Deborah Clark

Deborah Clark, BSPharm, RPh, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the topic of equine compounding, including the differences in compounding for horses that participate in equestrian sports versus those that don’t. This episode accompanies an article that Deborah recently authored for The PCCA Blog — view it at bit.ly/pccablog_equine.

Understanding The Importance of Your Bulk Substance Provider with Gus Bassani

Gus Bassani, PharmD, PCCA Chief Scientific Officer, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss why it’s vital for your pharmacy to know your bulk drug substance provider, including their quality assurance and quality control processes for sourcing, handling and testing your ingredients. They also talk about what makes PCCA the best choice for compounding pharmacies when deciding who should provide the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for their custom medications.

 

Building a Brand for Your Pharmacy with Dianna Fenerty

Dianna Fenerty, BA, PCCA Business Development Representative, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to talk about the benefits of effectively branding your pharmacy. They also discuss the process of building your pharmacy’s brand, and Dianna shares best practices to follow.

Engaging with Your Patients on Social Media with Ashley Manivong and Sarah DeCarlo

Sarah DeCarlo, PCCA Marketing Manager, and Ashley Manivong, PCCA Social Media Coordinator, join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to expand on their previous episode that aired on June 18, 2020. They discuss ideas for connecting with followers on social media and share some untapped opportunities for community pharmacies, like boosting posts and leveraging Facebook and Instagram stories.

Compounding for Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions with Nat Jones

Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss compounding for ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions. They also review issues ENT patients commonly experience and share related compounding options.

Implementing a Patient Follow-Up Program with Dawn Ipsen, Erin Michael and Ranel Larsen

Dawn Ipsen, PharmD, FACA, FACVP, owner of Kusler's Compounding Pharmacy; Erin Michael, MBA, MS, CPhT, PCCA Director of Outside Sales; and Ranel Larsen, PharmD, RPh, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the ins and outs of implementing a patient follow-up program and how it can benefit any compounding pharmacy.

 

The Importance of Beyond-Use Dates (BUDs) in Your Compounding Pharmacy with Mark Flanary

Mark Flanary, PharmD, of Anderson Compounding Pharmacy in Bristol, Tennessee, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss how his pharmacy has taken advantage of PCCA’s FormulaPlus™ program. They also discuss the importance of beyond-use dating in relation to the regulatory guidelines present in the pharmacy compounding industry.

Enhancing Your Social Media Presence with Sarah DeCarlo and Ashley Manivong

Sarah DeCarlo, PCCA Marketing Manager, and Ashley Manivong, PCCA Social Media Coordinator, join co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the importance of leveraging social media platforms for your compounding pharmacy. They define key social media terms, discuss their recommended platforms for community pharmacies and share some examples of their favorite PCCA member posts.