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Combined expertise of 100+ years in pharmaceutical compounding

With compounding pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on staff full-time, our team has vast combined experience in pharmacy management; compounding pharmacy start-up and ownership; formula research, analysis and development; and formulation support.

Sarah Taylor, PharmD

Academy Director

Sarah attended undergrad at St. Olaf College in Northfield where she majored in chemistry and worked in a lab synthesizing dendrimers for possible use as pharmaceutical delivery molecules. It was there that she first developed an interest in pharmacy. She graduated from St. Olaf and pursued her interest in pharmacy at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. During school, she began working at a compounding pharmacy utilizing her chemistry and pharmacy background to develop formulas for a myriad of pharmaceutical dosage forms and applications. She uses this experience to help with her current position as the manager of Fagron Academy. Her favorite types of compounds to make include tablet triturates and veterinary treats. Sarah also has formal training on low dose naltrexone, and is a 2025 LDN Specialist.

Rod Haselhorst, RPh

Vice President, Compounding Support Services

Rod is is a 1997 graduate of St. Louis College of Pharmacy and worked at BJC HealthCare while he was in pharmacy school. It was during this time at BJC that his fondness for compounding began. He has been directly involved in compounding pharmacy for almost 20 years, as an employee and owner of a compounding pharmacy and now his capacity with Fagron. He enjoys being able to interact with compounders of all levels on a daily basis. Whether it is assisting with problematic formulations, interpreting USP/FDA regulations or consulting with them on growing their business, he enjoys learning about their business as well as sharing his experiences with them. He is married and has three children, ages 14, 12, and 10. He and his wife stay very busy shuttling their kids to sports and school extracurriculars. They enjoy snow skiing and hiking in the Colorado mountains as well as an annual beach vacation in the summer.

Meghan Stevenson

Innovation Project Manager

Meghan studied Biology and Chemistry at Athens State University. During this time Meghan worked retail pharmacy as a certified pharmacy technician then proceeded to become lab director for a compounding pharmacy in her hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Her responsibilities included daily operations, quality control, formulation development, and training 4th year pharmacy students during rotations. After 9 years of retail pharmacy, Meghan made the move to Letco Medical where she has been a part of the compounding support staff for over 10 years. Outside of work, Meghan enjoys traveling with her husband and two children.

Clark received his BS Degrees in Biology and Secondary Education from Concordia College, at Moorhead, Minnesota in 1988. He entered the world of pharmaceutical compounding quickly and has remained a vital participant in the development of innovative compounding components ever since. Clark's long-term experience working intimately with pharmacists to recognize and repair the concerns of their patients has driven his development of vehicles that benefit those preparing and using compounded medications through development of specialized creams, in particular. He has also worked with multiple manufacturers to inform the development of compounding equipment so that the needs of the compounding pharmacist are met. Clark's, expertise has recently been leveraged to support a growing global interest in compounding practices. Through research and intimate knowledge of actual practice challenges, Clark has been instrumental in raising the bar for compounding vehicles to ensure that they are free from objectionable ingredients while maintaining their reliability, ease-of-use, and stability. He brings exceptional problem-solving experience to individuals participating in the practical knowledge provided by Fagron Academy training programs.

Daisy Huerta, CPhT

Compounding Support Specialist

Daisy attended undergraduate studies at the University of Houston majoring in Business Administration and French. Her goal was to work in international business, but everything changed when she started working at a compounding pharmacy that specialized in bio-identical hormones. Daisy has worked as a compounding technician, a lead technician, a supervisor of a non-sterile laboratory, as well as part of a research and development team. She joined Fagron's Compounding Support Specialists team in 2023. Daisy enjoys baking, Jazzercise, reading, and traveling.

Andrea Engstrom, CPhT

Compounding Support Specialist

Andrea attended the University of Minnesota in pursuit of an Animal Science Degree. During that time, she started working at a retail pharmacy where she advanced to become a Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician. After several years in a retail pharmacy, Andrea found her passion for non-sterile compounding and began working for a pharmacy that doubled as a retail and compounding pharmacy. This pharmacy specialized in a variety of compounds for human and veterinary use. Andrea has a love for animals and her favorite compounds to create are anything for veterinary use including chews, suspensions, topicals, and capsules. Outside of work, she spends a lot of time with family at her family's cabin exercising her creativity through painting and other crafts.

Jim Matthias, CPhT

Senior Compounding Support Specialist

Jim attended undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas majoring in Chemistry. Jim left the University of Arkansas and joined the United States Army. During his service he attended the Academy of Health Sciences at Brooks Army hospital to study Pharmacy practice. Once discharged Jim was attached to 810 Station Hospital in the Army Reserves, Camp Robinson, North Little Rock AR. In 1989 Jim began working at Arkansas Children's Hospital as a lead Pharmacy Technician. In 1993 he became the owner of a Compounding Pharmacy. The Pharmacy was a compounding only lab that specialized in HRT and sterile compounding. Jim joined Letco Medical in 2011 as a Senior Compounding Specialist. Jim has 2 boys, enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking, and traveling with his wife. He is an avid sports fan of Cowboy's, Longhorns, and the Razorbacks. Jim's favorite compounds are anything sterile.

Patrick Rainwater, CPhT

Compounding Support Specialist

Patrick attended undergraduate studies at Texas State University, where he majored in Biology. Although his initial aspiration was to attend dental school, he opted to concentrate on his professional development and began working for an allergy clinic preparing oral, topical, and subcutaneous immunotherapy treatments. Patrick subsequently advanced his compounding expertise at various local pharmacies in Austin, Texas. After overseeing a compounding laboratory for several years, he became a member of Fagron’s Compounding Support team in 2024. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining the ASHP Compounding Sterile Preparation Certification in 2025. In his free time, Patrick relishes spending quality moments with his better half as well as his rescue dog, and engaging in cooking and baking endeavors as often as possible. His preferred compounds to make are capsules and animal treats.

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Considerations for Sterile Formulation

There are a variety of key factors compounders must consider when designing sterile formulations. Given the complex nature of sterile formulations, it is essential for compounders to be able to identify these factors and understand how to adjust them. In this presentation, we will identify factors that impact safety and compatibility of sterile formulations, we will review calculations necessary for sterile formulation, and we will discuss required tests for extended beyond use dating of sterile formulations per USP <797>. Learning Objectives: Discuss factors to consider when designing a sterile formulation (focus on ophthalmic, SC, IM, and IV) Identify factors that may impact safety or compatibility of a sterile formulation Discuss calculations necessary for sterile formulation Describe required testing for extended beyond use dating per USP <797> Accreditation Statement: American College of Apothecaries, Inc. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This activity is accredited for 1 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing education credit. Requirements for Claiming CE: Participants are required to view the entire CE activity. Participants will be required to complete an online evaluation form at the completion of the program. Participants requesting CE will be required to provide their NABP e-Profile ID. Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0201-9999-26-005-L07-P 0201-9999-26-005-L07-T This webinar is free and worth 1 CE contact hour. Reserve Your Spot Today!

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