Ending the Year Strong: How Compounding Pharmacies Can Prepare for a Powerful 2026
As the year draws to a close, compounding pharmacies across Florida and the U.S. are taking stock of what worked, what didn’t, and how to build a stronger foundation for the year ahead. Between regulatory changes, staffing shortages, and increased patient demand for personalized medications, it’s been a year of both challenges and opportunity.
Now is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and re-invest in your people and processes — starting with your staffing strategy.
1. Review This Year’s Wins and Bottlenecks
Every compounding pharmacy operates differently, but most share similar pain points: staff turnover, gaps in sterile compounding coverage, and compliance pressures under USP <795>, <797>, and <800>.
Take time to evaluate:
When were you most short-staffed?
Did compliance or inspection prep ever take a back seat?
Did production slow during vacations or holidays?
Identifying patterns now helps you plan smarter for 2026.
2. Check in With Your Team
Your pharmacists and technicians are your greatest asset — especially those trained in compounding. End-of-year recognition and retention efforts go a long way.
Offer continuing education credits or USP update sessions.
Recognize top performers publicly.
Ask for feedback on workflow pain points and improvement ideas.
3. Build a Flexible Staffing Plan for 2026
Many pharmacies enter January scrambling to fill unexpected absences or handle new prescriber contracts. Don’t start reactive — start ready.
Partnering with a specialized pharmacy staffing agency gives you access to licensed professionals already trained in sterile and non-sterile compounding. Whether you need a per-diem pharmacist, a USP <800> technician, or full-time support, building relationships early ensures seamless coverage later.
4. Set Growth Goals with Confidence
The demand for personalized medications continues to rise — from hormone therapy to veterinary and dermatologic compounding. With the right people in place, your pharmacy can scale without sacrificing quality.
At HCC Pharmacy Staffing, we’re helping compounding pharmacies across Florida plan smarter for the year ahead — matching them with experienced, credentialed pharmacists and technicians who understand the science and the standards of compounding.
Start 2026 Fully Staffed and Ready to Grow
If you’ve been thinking about strengthening your compounding team, now is the time. Whether you need coverage for sterile compounding in Tampa, technician support in Orlando, or long-term placements statewide, HCC Pharmacy Staffing has you covered.
Let’s build your 2026 staffing plan together.
Contact us today.
