Rising drug costs and persistent supply disruptions, alongside evolving regulations, workforce pressures, and the expansion of care into non‑acute settings, are reshaping how pharmacy departments operate and what is expected of them. To help leaders navigate this landscape with confidence, HealthTrust developed its inaugural Pharmacy 360 Report, a comprehensive resource that provides clarity and practical guidance for pharmacy leaders.
The report delivers a 360‑degree view of the interconnected challenges facing today’s pharmacy managers, with strategies to support informed clinical, operational and financial decision‑making. It is intended for system- and facility‑level pharmacy leaders and stakeholders seeking a deeper understanding of the forces shaping pharmacy practice today.
Organized around four core areas of focus, the report brings together expert insights, data‑informed analysis and practical perspectives from HealthTrust’s Pharmacy team. Each section examines the challenges as well as the considerations needed to effectively respond.
1. Supply expense management & disruptions
This section unpacks the continued impact of rising drug costs, persistent shortages and supply chain volatility on pharmacy services. It explores how these pressures are affecting both acute and non‑acute settings, while highlighting guidance to manage supply expense, strengthen resilience and position pharmacy as a strategic steward of cost and value.
2. Policy & regulatory considerations
Pharmacy leaders are navigating an evolving regulatory landscape of growing intricacy. HealthTrust addresses key policy and compliance considerations impacting pharmacy practice, emphasizing proactive education, strong governance and stakeholder alignment to minimize risk and support operational continuity.
3. Workforce management
Staffing shortages and growing demands on pharmacy teams challenge morale, productivity and sustainability. This section focuses on workforce‑related pressures both pharmacists and technicians are dealing with, exploring strategies to support engagement, optimize resources and build resilient teams in a rapidly changing environment.
4. Non‑acute pharmacy
As care delivery continues to shift beyond traditional acute settings, pharmacy leaders are adapting to alignment and resource challenges. HealthTrust examines the expanding role of pharmacy in non‑acute and outpatient environments, where infrastructure limitations, evolving care models and formulary gaps require thoughtful planning and coordination.
YOUR TURN
Download the Pharmacy 360 Report or email the HealthTrust team at askIHP@healthtrustpg.com to discuss how you can enhance your organization’s pharmacy program.
