The Mortar & Pestle

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.

 

Advocating for the Compounding Industry with Scott Brunner

Scott Brunner, CAE, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC, formerly IACP), joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the organization’s recent rebranding along with their advocacy efforts to advance the interests of the entire pharmaceutical compounding industry.

Bringing Passion to Your Compounding Pharmacy with Mark Gonzalez

Mark Gonzalez, PharmD, Clinical Compounding Pharmacist at PCCA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to talk about his journey from owning his own pharmacy to working at PCCA. Additionally, they discuss how using his passion for compounding helped Mark’s pharmacy operate successfully in the face of many challenges.

Managing the Business Side of Your Pharmacy during COVID-19 with Bryan Prescott

Bryan Prescott, PharmD, MBA, Director of Management Coaching Services at PCCA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss financial issues that many compounding pharmacies are encountering during the novel coronavirus pandemic. He also shares some best practices for keeping your pharmacy’s business healthy during this challenging time.

Supporting Community Pharmacies through the Pandemic with NCPA’s Doug Hoey

Doug Hoey, RPh, MBA, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss what NCPA is doing to help support independent community pharmacies in their mission to serve patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Changing How We Think about Women’s Health with Devaki Lindsey Berkson

Devaki Lindsey Berkson, DC, MA, CNS, DACBN, CAN, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the most recent revelations regarding women's health and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that emerged from a trial conducted by the Women's Health Initiative. Dr. Berkson also takes time to discuss how HRT has helped her practice, and how PCCA sets itself apart in supporting pharmacists, practitioners and patients. Recorded live at PCCA’s 2020 HRT Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Coronavirus Update: Supporting Your Community with Compounding

Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), take some time to discuss what compounding pharmacies can do to serve their communities during the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. They also talk about what PCCA is doing to assist compounding pharmacies during this public health emergency.