Pharmacy Inspection Podcast

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This week we welcome Brenda Jensen and Jim Hack of Compounding Consultants to the podcast. They both began their pharmacy careers as technicians over 30 years at an Air Force Base and now consult pharmacies, large and small, in compounding compliance for seeking accreditation. We'll be having a discussion on compliance with USP , specifically about viable air sampling.

This week we welcome Tom Kupiec to the podcast. Tom is the owner of ARL (Analytical Research Laboratories) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.         To learn more about the contamination control webinar go to: https://pharmacyinspection.com/product/a-compounders-guide-to-hazardous-drug-compounding-workflow/ Join us for the USP Hazardous Drug Workflow & Containment Webinar Next Friday, November 16th at 1 PM EST!                           Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site! SUBSCRIBE: [caption id="attachment_16757" align="alignleft" width="32"] You Tube[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16745" align="alignleft" width="32"] Stitcher[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16746" align="alignleft" width="32"] Anchor FM[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16741" align="alignleft" width="32"] iHeart[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16740" align="alignleft" width="32"] Spotify[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16739" align="alignleft" width="32"] Radio Public[/caption] [ca

This week we welcome Kim Kieffer to the podcast. Kim is the Director of Corporate Relations at Empower Pharmacy in Houston Texas. She’s been a compounding consultant at Spectrum, Letco and Freedom Pharmaceuticals. Most recently she was the Academy Manager at Fagron educating pharmacists and technicians. She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to formulations and quality control. This week we discuss various, lesser known USP chapters (other than USP 795, 797 and 800) and their application(s) to compounding. To learn more about the contamination control webinar go to: https://pharmacyinspection.com/product/a-compounders-guide-to-hazardous-drug-compounding-workflow/ Join us for the USP Hazardous Drug Workflow & Containment Webinar Next Friday, November 16th at 1 PM EST!                           Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site! SUBSCRIBE: [caption id="attachment_16757" align="alignleft" width="32"] You Tube[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1674

This week we welcome Melissa Stefko, from Wells Pharmacy Network to the podcast. Melissa Stefko, Senior Director of Quality for 503B Wells Pharmacy Network, will be discussing contamination control as it relates to pharmaceutical compounding. Ms Stefko is an experienced Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology professional with a background in Quality Assurance and Quality Control in aseptic sterile processing. To learn more about the contamination control webinar go to: https://pharmacyinspection.com/product/a-compounders-guide-to-contamination-control-webinar   Join us for the Cleanroom Contamination Control Webinar Next Friday, October 19th at 1 PM EST!                 Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site! SUBSCRIBE: [caption id="attachment_16757" align="alignleft" width="32"] You Tube[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16745" align="alignleft" width="32"] Stitcher[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16746" align="alignleft" width="32"] Anchor FM[/caption] [captio

This week Greg Stowell and Jon Pritchett from PCAB (ACHC) speak with us about a new course they've released that teaches you all about becoming compliant with the Designated Person requirement within USP 800. Found out more about the ACHC Designated Person Course HERE! (https://accreditationuniversity.com/hdhdp) Watch the Lean 6 Sigma Process improvement webinar on demand here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wy8QmkHHQ9qUClyDNq46Lw (copy and paste) or click below! If you've completed the webinar please complete a survey here.   FREE Webinar! Watch On-Demand HERE (CLICK HERE)                 Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site! SUBSCRIBE: [caption id="attachment_16757" align="alignleft" width="32"] You Tube[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16745" align="alignleft" width="32"] Stitcher[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16746" align="alignleft" width="32"] Anchor FM[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16741" align="alignleft" width="32"] iHeart[/caption] [

This week Bryan and I talk about Process Improvement! We give specific examples of how to start out improving a few processes within your own pharmacy. Announcement: Upcoming FREE Webinar! SIGN UP HERE (CLICK HERE)                 Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site! SUBSCRIBE: [caption id="attachment_16757" align="alignleft" width="32"] You Tube[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16745" align="alignleft" width="32"] Stitcher[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16746" align="alignleft" width="32"] Anchor FM[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16741" align="alignleft" width="32"] iHeart[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16740" align="alignleft" width="32"] Spotify[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16739" align="alignleft" width="32"] Radio Public[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16738" align="alignleft" width="32"] Pocket Casts[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16737" align="alignleft" width="32"] over cast[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16736" align="alignle

This week Bryan and I talk about Compounding Design Theory! This podcast stemmed from a conversation Bryan and I had about a hood that he helped design for Encore Scientific (pictured on left); a hood with a clear view from any angle. Which is extremely helpful from the the perspective of the PIC; who at any moment could be doing any number of things in the lab. With a hood like this they're able to maintain visibility of any of the technicians operating inside which is important just from quality standpoint but ALSO for the technician working inside as well... Announcement: Upcoming FREE Webinar! SIGN UP HERE (CLICK HERE)                 Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site! SUBSCRIBE: [caption id="attachment_16757" align="alignleft" width="32"] You Tube[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16745" align="alignleft" width="32"] Stitcher[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16746" align="alignleft" width="32"] Anchor FM[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16741" alig

Thanks SO so much for everyone that did tune in; I promise next live event I will DEFINITELY RAISE THE BAR!!! I've fixed most of the audio issues and I believe we'll revisit this conversation again the very near future! LAST WEEK USP announced the proposed revisions of 797. Join Jon Pritchett, Bryan Prince and I for a SPECIAL EDITION of the Pharmacy Inspection Podcast where we'll discuss some of the changes that may impact you if accepted. Of course, this also opens up a new comment period; after the show if there's something you'd like to voice to the USP about their proposed revision PLEASE DO SO HERE (CLICK HERE): Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site! SUBSCRIBE: [caption id="attachment_16757" align="alignleft" width="32"] You Tube[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16745" align="alignleft" width="32"] Stitcher[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16746" align="alignleft" width="32"] Anchor FM[/caption] [caption id="attachment_16741" align="alignleft" width="32

This week we broadcast our interview that we recorded at CCH in June. Bryan was able to sit down with Jeanine Sinanan-Sing, co-founder and CEO of Vitae Industries, maker of the AutoCompounder 3D printer . They talk about their platform and the exciting possibilities available with its use. Thanks again to our sponsor for  CCH: Encore Scientific. If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Here's the Vitae Industries AutoCompounder 3D printer in action at CCH (more below video): [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYK76AttQew] Announcement: THIS WEEK USP will be announcing the proposed revisions of 797. Join Bryan and I for a SPECIAL EDITION of the Pharmacy Inspection Podcast where we'll discuss some of th changes that may impact you if accepted. Of course, this also opens up a new comment period; after the s

This week we welcome Kim Kieffer! Kim is the Director of Corporate Relations at Empower Pharmacy in Houston Texas. She's been a compounding consultant at Spectrum, Letco and Freedom Pharmaceuticals. Most recently she was the Academy Manager at Fagron educating pharmacists and technicians. She has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to formulations and quality control. If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Thanks to our sponsor for this week and at CCH: Encore Scientific. Here's the Vitae Industries AutoCompounder 3D printer in action at CCH (more below video): [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYK76AttQew] Announcement: We're finally on Spotify as a podcast! In fact, also of those icons below are various podcast hosts; and we're on all of them. Hopefully you see the one where you usually get your podc

This week we welcome Christine Roussel, assistant Director of Pharmacy at Doylestown Hospital in Pennsylvania and Program Facilitator for Medisca's LP3 Network. This was a great conversation about containment practices and we really hope to have her on again sometime soon! WE'RE NOW ON iHEART RADIO PODCASTS (click here)! Sign up for updates from PharmacyInspection.com: [mc4wp_form id="14886"]   If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site!    

This week we welcome Greg Stowell, Education and Consulting Manager for Accreditation University. We discuss how ACHC is helping to bring continuous quality education to compounders. WE'RE NOW ON iHEART RADIO PODCASTS (click here)! Sign up for updates from PharmacyInspection.com: [mc4wp_form id="14886"]   If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site!    

On April 20th the USP had an online open forum where they discussed the proposed revision of 795. Today on the show Bryan and Seth discuss some of the proposed changes to 795. WE'RE NOW ON iHEART RADIO PODCASTS (click here)! Sign up for updates from PharmacyInspection.com: [mc4wp_form id="14886"]   If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site!    

This week we welcome Lauren Bernick, Director of Advertising for the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding. Lauren also runs a website called wellelephant.com, where she consults on nutrition using a whole foods, plant based diet. This week we talk about how compounders could expand their business and brand using nutrition/wellness and help people live a healthier lifestyle in the process. WE'RE NOW ON iHEART RADIO PODCASTS (click here)! Sign up for updates from PharmacyInspection.com: [mc4wp_form id="14886"]   If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site!    

This week Bryan and I  discuss the differences between endotoxin and endospores; diving a little deeper into the post from last week. We talk about the basics of these two, why they're important and how to kill or deactivate them. WE'RE NOW ON iHEART RADIO PODCASTS (click here)! Sign up for updates from PharmacyInspection.com: [mc4wp_form id="14886"]     If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site!    

This week we welcome Donnie Calhoun, Pharmacist, Pharmacy owner and CEO & Executive Director for the American College of Apothecaries (ACA). Donnie brings a lot of experience and knowledge to the podcast this week as we discuss the topic of education within compounding including the future of pharmacy and the ACA's role in providing pharmacists with quality education. WE'RE NOW ON iHEART RADIO PODCASTS (click here)! Sign up for updates from PharmacyInspection.com: [mc4wp_form id="14886"]     If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site!    

This week we welcome Denise Frank, Pharmacist, Consultant, Educator...within compounding Denise has done a LOT! We met Denise at the ACA meeting in Florida and had to have her on the podcast. Denise has also worked for the National Associations of Boards of Pharmacy and helped developed the program for how they inspect compounding pharmacies. Denise is available for consulting work through Frank Consulting (click HERE). WE'RE NOW ON iHEART RADIO PODCASTS (click here)! Sign up for updates from PharmacyInspection.com: [mc4wp_form id="14886"]   If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site!    

This week we welcome Erika Fallon, Supervising Pharmacist at Fallon Wellness Pharmacy to the podcast. Erika is heavily involved in the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists as she is on their Board of Directors and also sits on the legislative committee as well. WE'RE NOW ON iHEART RADIO PODCASTS (click here)! Sign up for updates from PharmacyInspection.com: [mc4wp_form id="14886"]   If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site!    

This week Bryan and I discuss proper donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - there seems to be much discussion this topic and how to perform properly when it comes to hazardous drug handling. Honestly, I think this is still open for debate on how to do correctly and maybe there's more than 1 way to get it done. Let's discuss! WE'RE NOW ON iHEART RADIO PODCASTS (click here)! Sign up for updates from PharmacyInspection.com: [mc4wp_form id="14886"] If you like the podcast follow us on twitter @PharmacyInspect and share the podcast with those who might find it helpful. We're just getting warmed up; there's SO many more topics to cover! Stay tuned for what's to come! Thanks for listening. Do you have a question or comment for the show? Leave us a VOICEMAIL, right on our site!