EP 17: So Many Peptides, So Little Time! Pharmacist Aaron Explains How Your Healthspan Can Climb!

In this episode of The Victory Medical Center Podcast, host Donna Lee sits down with Pharmacist-in-Charge, Aaron Zamanian, PharmD, for an inside look at the impressive compounding pharmacy at Victory Medical Center in Austin, TX 🧪✨

Together, they break down what compounded medications are, how they’re made, and the key differences between sterile and non-sterile compounds 💊🔬. Aaron also dives into the fascinating world of peptides—how they’re created, how they work, and why they’re becoming such a powerful tool in modern medicine 🧠⚡

From GLP-1s and growth hormones to Delta Sleep, Thymosin Alpha-1, Melanotan, MPT, the Wolverine Stack, Larazotide, and more, this episode covers a wide range of innovative therapies available through VMC Pharmacy 🚀

You’ll also learn why peptides aren’t just about extending lifespan—but improving your healthspan, so you can feel better, longer 💃🏻💫

Curious to learn more? Visit victoryrejuvenate.com to explore all the cutting-edge options available—and don’t be surprised if you start saying, “There’s a peptide for that!” 😉

🎙️ Meet Your Hosts

Donna Lee, producer and host of the podcast—is a professional, national touring stand-up comedian—bringing expert insight and humor to health and wellness conversations. Donna has a distinguished and comprehensive background in the medical field, having served in key leadership roles including Practice Manager, Clinic Director, Marketing Director, and Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.

Aaron Zamanian, Pharm D, is a compounding pharmacy executive at Victory Medical Center and VMC Pharmacy, focused on peptide therapeutics. Aaron is known for his expertise in formulation strategy, regulatory compliance and clinical application of peptides in metabolic and longevity medicine.

He has memberships and affiliations with:

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Baylor Medical Center Family Practice Review
Advisory Council for Planned Parenthood
Society of Clinical Allergy
Committee for Physician’s Health and Rehabilitation
Phi Chi Medical and Service Fraternity
At Victory Medical Center, Dr. Franklin is involved with patient care in the areas of administration, family medicine, weight loss, skin care, and more.

Visit www.victoryrejuvinate.com or call them at (512) 462-DOCS (3627).

Like what you heard or want to learn more about Victory Medical Center and VMC Pharmacy? Visit www.victorymed.com
or call (512) 462-DOCS.

Serving the Austin community since 1983, Dr. William “Billy” Franklin founded Victory Medical in 1996 and has built a world-class team across multiple specialties. His expertise includes natural hormone replacement therapy, age management, workers’ compensation, sports medicine, addiction medicine, depression, allergy testing and treatment, and weight loss.

Visit Victory Medical Center and Victory Pharmacy at 4303 Victory Dr. in Austin, Texas.

Remember… be the best you can be—at VMC!