First Air

First Air Podcast

🌎 Step into the world of pharmacy excellence with First Air — Elevating Sterile Compounding Practices. 🌎   This biweekly, 30-minute podcast brings sterile compounding professionals together to share innovative ideas, proven strategies, and real-world experiences. Co-hosts George Smith and Kevin Hansen—respected leaders in the sterile compounding community— with a professional yet conversational tone, the duo will dive into critical industry topics, answer listener questions, and interview pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and executive leaders shaping the future of compounding. Each episode will challenge you to think “beyond the standard” and delivers actionable insights to help you enhance compliance, improve patient safety, and elevate your sterile compounding practice. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to sterile compounding, you’ll gain practical knowledge from voices you trust.   👉 Tune in to First Air to stay informed, inspired, and ready to elevate your practice. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to First Air—your trusted source for sterile compounding excellence. 👈

Episodes

  1. 18 FEB

    EP1 - Introducing First Air: Trust, Passion, and What's Next

    📋Summary In the inaugural episode of the First Air podcast, hosts George Smith and Kevin Hansen introduce themselves and share their journeys into the world of pharmacy and sterile compounding. They discuss their backgrounds, the importance of patient care, and the impact of their current roles in the industry. The conversation delves into the significance of going beyond standard practices in compounding, the role of leadership in pharmacy, and their vision for the podcast, including future topics and guest appearances. 🔑Takeaways 🌡️ The podcast explores the world of pharmacy and sterile compounding.🔍 Curiosity drives both hosts in their professional journeys.❤️ Patient care remains the core of pharmacy practice.🚀 Going beyond the standard is essential for improving patient safety.🧭 Leadership plays a crucial role in advancing pharmacy practices.⚠️ The hosts aim to raise awareness about challenges in sterile compounding.🎤 Expert guests will join future episodes to share insights and best practices.💬 Listener engagement is encouraged for topic suggestions.🌟 The hosts are passionate about making a positive impact in sterile compounding.⏱️Chapters 00:00 — 🎧 Introduction to First Air Podcast 02:53 — 🧪 Kevin Hansen’s Journey into Sterile Compounding 06:18 — 💡 George Smith’s Path to Sterile Compounding 09:16 — 🔍 The Impact of Curiosity in Pharmacy & Sterile Compounding 12:08 — 🏥 Current Roles and Responsibilities 15:09 — ❤️ The Importance of Patient Care 18:02 — 🚀 Going Beyond the Standard in Sterile Compounding 22:26 — 📜 The Journey to the Standard 24:51 — 🔬 Going Beyond the Standard 27:50 — 🧠 Mindset Shift in Patient Care 29:45 — 🧭 Leadership and Purpose in Sterile Compounding 32:33 — 🌟 Vision for the Podcast 36:37 — 🌱 Raising Up Future Leaders in Compounding 39:51 — 🚀 Official Launch of the Podcast Questions for First Air: ask2@firstairpodcast.com Subscribe, Rate, Like and Share with your Colleagues! Follow us on LinkedIn: First Air Podcast Upcoming Educational Links Advanced Compounding in Action: Implementing USP for Complex WorkflowsFebruary 24, 2026: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/events/advanced-compounding-in-action FDA Compounding Quality Center of Excellence – “Sterile Drug Compounding” TrainingMar 16-18, 2026 (College Station, TX) https://www.train.org/main/course/1123707/live-event Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

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🌎 Step into the world of pharmacy excellence with First Air — Elevating Sterile Compounding Practices. 🌎   This biweekly, 30-minute podcast brings sterile compounding professionals together to share innovative ideas, proven strategies, and real-world experiences. Co-hosts George Smith and Kevin Hansen—respected leaders in the sterile compounding community— with a professional yet conversational tone, the duo will dive into critical industry topics, answer listener questions, and interview pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and executive leaders shaping the future of compounding. Each episode will challenge you to think “beyond the standard” and delivers actionable insights to help you enhance compliance, improve patient safety, and elevate your sterile compounding practice. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to sterile compounding, you’ll gain practical knowledge from voices you trust.   👉 Tune in to First Air to stay informed, inspired, and ready to elevate your practice. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe to First Air—your trusted source for sterile compounding excellence. 👈

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