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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Lizzie Harbin, Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications, Education and Human Resources at PCCA and Renee Prescott, PharmD, Director of Education at PCCA, join host Mike De Lisio to discuss PCCA's upcoming International Seminar in Houston, Texas. They discuss the opportunity of being able to network with other compounding pharmacists, the education being offered, and the hybrid nature of the event if you're not able to attend in person. Register today at pccainternationalseminar.com!

Darrin Berlin, RPh, BScPharm, Owner and Pharmacist at Dispensaries Ltd, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss his journey in compounding from a Canadian perspective. They talk about how he found success in his career and valuable lessons he learned along the way.

Stephanie Allen, ASIN, CN, CPES, Manager of Wellness Works, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the world of supplements and nutrition. They discuss how the two go hand-in-hand and what products Wellness Works offers for supplementation and nutrition support.

Ross Caputo, PhD,  President and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Analytical Services, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss what insanitary conditions actually means in 503A pharmacies, and why its of great importance for independent pharmacies and patients today.

Mark Gonzalez, PharmD, Clinical Compounding Pharmacist at PCCA, joins co-hosts Mike De Lisio and Sebastian Denison, RPh, FAARM (candidate), to discuss the mechanics of operating a profitable compounding pharmacy. Mark shares from his experience owning a successful compounding pharmacy key insights into operating with both profit and patient needs in mind.