INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES

Health officials pleased by rise in flu vaccination rates
WASHINGTON — Flu vaccination coverage in children increased dramatically during the last season, with smaller increases in coverage among adults, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly report, the CDC said this week that coverage for children aged 6 months through 17 years during the 2012-2013 season was 56.6%, a 5.1% increase from the 2011-2012 season. Coverage among adults was up by 2.7%, at 41.5%. Some gaps were seen between rates on a state-by-state basis.
Bill could force many compounding pharmacies to give up practice, survey finds
HOUSTON — A bill under consideration by the Senate could force more than 40% of compounding pharmacies to abandon compounding, according to a new survey.

U.S. Type 2 diabetes market to more than double by 2019

NEW YORK — The global market for Type 2 diabetes will nearly double over the next six years, according to a new report.

GBI Research announced the release of a study Tuesday indicating that the market will grow from 2012's $20.4 billion to $38.8 billion by 2019, at an annual growth rate of 10.2%. The United States' market, meanwhile, will more than double, from $12.7 billion last year to $27.2 billion in 2019.
Kiplinger magazine ranks pharmacy as best college degree for lucrative career

NEW YORK — For job security and good salary growth, become a pharmacist or nurse. That's the message from a recent ranking of the most lucrative college majors in Kiplinger magazine.
Obesity perceived as country's biggest health problem

CINCINNATI — A large majority of Americans consider obesity to be the country's biggest health problem, according to a new survey.
CRN Foundation report makes the case for dietary supplements as healthcare cost containment mechanism

A report funded by a Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation grant made the case for supplementation as a key component in any healthcare cost reduction strategy. It's not news to those in the industry who already know the health benefits associated with supplementation. But for the consumer media so quick to run a negative headline, this may come as a bit of a shock.
Three key milestones show Rite Aid's continued progress

Rite Aid reported its second quarter 2014 earnings Thursday, posting its fourth-consecutive profitable quarter, its passing the 1,000 mark in the number of stores it has converted to the Wellness format and more than 930,000 members of Wellness65+, the latest extension to its Wellness+ loyalty care program, aimed at seniors.
Catalina Health finds near-total interest in simplified medication information

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Results of a survey indicate a positive response among patients to redesigned patient medication information distributed to patients at retail pharmacy chains in two states as part of an eight-week program.

Catalina Health said it launched the eight-week quality improvement initiative in August 2012 to disseminate the information focusing on three medications dispensed in stores in an unnamed "leading pharmacy chain" in California and Michigan.
Study finds relationship between higher vitamin D, lower risk of benign uterine tumors

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Vitamin D significantly reduces women's risks of developing uterine fibroids, according to a new study.
Consumers expect consistency between various shopping channels, study finds

NEW YORK — If any proof was needed of the importance of omnichannel, it can be seen in a new survey of U.S. consumers.

Health officials pleased by rise in flu vaccination rates

Bill could force many compounding pharmacies to give up practice, survey finds

U.S. Type 2 diabetes market to more than double by 2019

Kiplinger magazine ranks pharmacy as best college degree for lucrative career

Obesity perceived as country's biggest health problem

CRN Foundation report makes the case for dietary supplements as healthcare cost containment mechanism

Three key milestones show Rite Aid's continued progress

Catalina Health finds near-total interest in simplified medication information

Study finds relationship between higher vitamin D, lower risk of benign uterine tumors

Consumers expect consistency between various shopping channels, study finds