Hudson Talent Solutions Publishes May 2026 Pharmacy Wrap: Industry Trends, Data, and Insights at a Glance

This issue of Pharma Wrap features: 

• A detailed examination of the nationwide shift toward a “Standard of Care” model in pharmacy, granting pharmacists increased autonomy to apply professional judgment in patient care. 

• Data indicating that nearly 90% of Americans live within five miles of a pharmacy, underscoring the profession’s critical role in improving healthcare access. 

• Clinical evidence that pharmacist-led diabetes management programs can lower HbA1c by up to 1.8 percentage points, and hypertension management can reduce systolic blood pressure by 7–9 mmHg. 

• Coverage of regulatory innovation in states such as Idaho and California, where expanded pharmacist authority is increasing access to care without compromising patient safety. 

• National projections of a U.S. physician shortage of up to 124,000 by 2034, and analysis of the role pharmacists can play in addressing these workforce gaps.