Best PCCA The Leader In Compounding Pharmacy Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of a Mortar and Pestle, Tricia Heitman, PharmD, joins host Mike De Lisio, Vice President of North American Sales, and co-host Sebastian Denison, Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss leucovorin and other supplements for autism.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Navigating Testosterone, Stress & Wellness with Ranel Larsen 46:07

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle Podcast, pharmacist and hormone therapy expert Ranel Larsen joins Mike de Lisio, Vice President of North American Sales, and Sebastian Denison, Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, RPh, FAARM (Candidate), to dig into men’s health. From hormone replacement therapy and lab testing to lifestyle factors like stress, s…

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Live from the 2025 PCCA Technician Summit with Tiffany Kofroth, CSPT, CPhT-Adv & Mindy Stephens 46:17

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In this special live episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Tiffany Kofroth, CSPT, CPhT-Adv, Advanced Pharmacy Technician in Continuing Pharmacy Education at the University of Texas at MD Anderson Cancer Center from and Mindy Stephens, as they discuss their compounding journeys.…

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SubMagna® HMW with Richie Ray 45:05

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle: A PCCA Podcast, host Mike de Lisio is joined by PCCA’s VP of R&D, Daniel Banov, and returning guest Richie Ray, owner of Richie Specialty Pharmacy, to explore the innovation and impact of SubMagna—a proprietary sublingual base developed by PCCA. They discuss the technical challenges and scientific breakthroug…

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Tech Talk: Leadership Development with Michael Negrete and Ryan Burke 37:24

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Michael Negrete, Vice Chair of the Board at PLEI (Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute), and Ryan Burke, Senior Director of Professional Affairs at PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) as they discuss leadership devel…

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Tech Talk: A Career, Not Just a Job with Mallorie Thomasson 27:44

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Mallorie Thomasson, pharmacy technician at Chris' Express Drug, as they discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: Adding Value to What We Do with Michelle Frediani 24:14

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Michelle Frediani, pharmacy technician at Kusler's Pharmacy, as they discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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What Goes Into A PCCA Formula with Stacey Lemus 29:58

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If you've ever downloaded a formula from the PCCA database and thought, “Wow, that was easy,” you’re not wrong — but behind that single click is a mountain of work, innovation and science. In this episode of the Mortar & Pestle, PCCA Senior Formulation Specialist & Project Manager Stacey Lemus, BS, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Den…

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Tech Talk: The Glue to Your Pharmacy with Cindy Pegues 24:57

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Cindy Pegues, Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Texas at PCCA, as they discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: Continually Advancing with Stacey Lemus 25:27

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Stacey Lemus, Senior Formulation Specialist and Project Manager at PCCA, as they discuss her early start into compounding from small town waitress to being recruited as a pharmacy technician.…

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Tech Talk: Mike Johnston the Accidental Technician 35:18

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Mike Johnston, founder and CEO of the National Pharmacy Technician Association, as they discuss his compounding journey from his beginnings as an accidental technician to becoming the CEO of the world's largest professional membersh…

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Tech Talk: Sticking with My Passion With Holli LeMond 24:53

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Holli LeMond, Key Account Manager at PCCA, as they discuss her journey into compounding from an early passion for chemistry to becoming a pharmacy technician.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Public Affairs: Patient Advocacy with Michael Strouse and Robyn Crow, RPh 38:50

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In this episode of a Mortar and Pestle, Michael Strouse, firefighter for the Department of Defense, and Robyn Crow, RPh, Lead Pharmacist at Clark's Rx The Compounding Lab, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss how compounding saved Michael's life.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: Adding That Personal Touch with Heather Tierney 27:23

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Heather Tierney, Compounding Pharmacy Technician at Wheeler Custom Compounding, as they discuss her compounding journey and the importance of adding that personal touch into compounding.…

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PSA Numbers with Bruce Biundo 44:32

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In this episode of a Mortar and Pestle, PCCA’s retired Clinical Compounding Pharmacist Bruce Biundo, RPh, FACA, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss a new study about PSA numbers.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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How to Market to Physicians from a Physicians Perspective With Dr. Smith 28:19

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In this episode of a Mortar and Pestle, Dr. Pamela Smith, M.D., MPH, MS, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to use her perspective as a physician, discussing how to market to physicians.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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The LDN Research Trust with Linda Elsegood 38:59

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In this episode of a Mortar and Pestle, Linda Elsegood, CEO of the LDN Research Trust Charity, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to share what the LDN Research Trust Charity represents and how they contribute to the awareness and research of LDN, MCAS, EDS, and POTS. Trailer to "Understanding Stealth Syn…

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Danielle Bush 34:11

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Danielle Bush, Regulatory Compliance Specialist at Town & Country Compounding Pharmacy, as they discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Ashley Nolan 32:10

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Ashley Nolan, Director of Compounding Operations and Marketing for Martin's Wellness Pharmacies, to discuss her compounding journey from helping her mother's pharmacy to owning pharmacies herself.…

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Business Accelerator with Laura Pfaffenberger 36:32

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Laura Pfaffenberger, PharmD, lead of the newly launched PCCA Business Accelerator program, joins Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) as they discuss her journey into compounding and how Business Accelerator will help pharmacy owners achieve their goals.…

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Kristen Snair 31:27

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Member Kristen Snair, MSJ, CPhT, as they talk about her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Jennifer Tuck 37:22

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Jennifer Tuck, RPhT, Compounding Lab Supervisor at Integrum Compounding Centre and PCCA's Inaugural Canadian Compounding Technician of the Year as they discuss her compounding journey.…

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Katie Albers 26:57

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Katie Albers, CPhT, Pharmacy Manager at Impact Compounding, to discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Melinda Browning 33:16

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Melinda Browning, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Civic Center Pharmacy as they discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Brenda Jensen 25:10

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Brenda Jensen, CPhT, CNMT, MBA, owner and founder of Compounding Consultants, LLC, as they discuss her compounding journey from joining the Air Force to learning nuclear pharmacy.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Potential Options for Migraine Patients with Catherine Henderson 27:49

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Catherine Henderson, PharmD, PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacist, joins Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) for National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month as they discuss potential options for migraine patients.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: A Deep Dive into APC with Jen Petska 34:18

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Jen Petska, Chief of Staff Operations Officer and Foundation Administrator at Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding to talk about her role at APC and how APC helps advocate for compounding pharmacies.…

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Emergency Action Plan - How to Plan for the Unexpected with Kevin Borg 34:55

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Kevin Borg, PharmD, FAPC, FACA, owner of Potter’s House Apothecary in Peoria, Arizona, and Prescott Compounding Pharmacy in Prescott, Arizona, joins Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) as he recounts a life-threatening experience and how it inspired him to create an emergency action plan.…

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Zachary Green 40:54

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Zachary Green, Associate Director for Professional Affairs at Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, to discuss his compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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SubMagna™ SL HMW with Gus Bassani and Daniel Banov 34:40

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Gus Bassani, Chief Scientific Officer, and Daniel Banov, Director of Research and Development, joins Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss PCCA’s newest base, SubMagna™ SL HMW.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Clinical Pearls from 2024 Las Vegas HRT Symposium with Sara Hover 25:51

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Sara Hover , RPh, FAARM, PCCA Director of Clinical Services, joins host Mike De Lisio, North American Sales Director, and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss her experience at the 2024 HRT Symposium.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Jeremy Emelo 25:29

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Jeremy Emelo, Production Team Supervisor at Koshland Pharm Custom Compounding Pharmacy, to discuss his compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Amanda Beliveau 38:48

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Amanda Beliveau, Lab Manager at Montana Apothecary and Compounding to discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Ashley Barton 24:04

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Ashely Barton, Compounding Operations Director at Peoples Pharmacy, to discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Adrianna Rodriguez 37:27

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Adrianna Rodriguez, Director of Operations and Sales at Stone Oak Pharmacy to discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Quinacrine Available for Patient Care 30:23

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, A.J. Day, RPh, FACA, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss the return of quinacrine for patient care.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Katie Lewis 31:31

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, is joined by Katie Lewis, Director of Operations and Marketing at Pharmacy Solutions, to discuss her compounding journey.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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EctoSeal P2G 44:21

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Gus Bassani, Chief Scientific Officer, and Daniel Banov, Director of Research and Development, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss PCCA’s newest base, EctoSeal P2G.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Doug Smith 32:19

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, discusses with Doug Smith, RPhT, owner of Smith Rexall Compounding Pharmacy, about his journey into compounding, how he became a pharmacy technician and pharmacy owner.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: Knowledge, Training, & Competency with Meg Reed ACHC 41:53

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In this episode of Tech Talk, a Mortar & Pestle production, Erin Michael, Director of Member Engagement, discusses with Megan Reed, CPhT, HDDP, about her journey into compounding and how she became a pharmacy technician.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Men’s Health: Testosterone with Bruce Biundo 38:51

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, PCCA’s retired Clinical Compounding Pharmacist Bruce Biundo, RPh, FACA, joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss a new study about testosterone.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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The War for Talent with Micheal Jones 41:28

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Micheal Jones, SHRM-CP, Senior Human Relations Specialist, joins host Mike De Lisio as they discuss recent trends the job force, how to bring newcomers into the workplace, and how a quality human relations team can benefit your company.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Tech Talk: An Interview with Stacy Hightower 34:14

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In this first episode of Tech Talk, Director of Member Engagement Erin Michael, MBA, MS, CPhT, FAPC interviews Stacy Hightower, CPhT of Las Colinas Pharmacy. Stacy has been with Las Colinas Pharmacy Compounding and Wellness Center since 1985. She is a Board Certified Pharmacy Technician licensed through the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the Nat…

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Possibilities with Methylene Blue with Dawn Ipsen 36:44

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Dawn Ipsen, PharmD joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss the possibilities of methylene blue. Dawn Ipsen is owner and pharmacist of Clark’s Compounding Pharmacy in Bellevue, WA and Kusler’s Compounding Pharmacy in Snohomish, WA. She is dedicated to helping h…

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A Conversation with Dr. John Kim 41:24

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In this episode of The Mortar & Pestle, Dr. John Kim, PharmD, FAAFM joins host Mike De Lisio and co-host Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (Candidate) to discuss his journey through owning a compounding pharmacy to his passion for functional medicine. Dr. John Kim is the owner and head clinical pharmacist. In 2012, his passion for patient care and comp…

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Testing Services with Dutch Test’s Debbie Rice 43:21

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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, t…

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Quality Ingredients and Consistent Formulations 38:13

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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.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Evaluating Lab Values with Sara Hover 32:50

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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.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy

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Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Jim Smith 41:27

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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.By PCCA - The Leader in Compounding Pharmacy