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Walgreens Flu Index

Wyoming moves up list of flu activity gains in Walgreens Flu Index

Wyoming moves up list of flu activity gains in Walgreens Flu Index

DEERFIELD, Ill. —Wyoming has jumped up the state list of flu activity gains in this week’s Walgreens Flu Index. The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranks those states and markets experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. Now in its

Nebraska, Texas markets hold top spots in Walgreens Flu Index

Nebraska, Texas markets hold top spots in Walgreens Flu Index

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Nebraska and Texas markets are the top areas in Walgreens Flu Index for week ending December 22, 2018. The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranks those states and markets experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. Now in

Southern U.S. continues to top this week’s Walgreens Flu Index

Southern U.S. continues to top this week’s Walgreens Flu Index

DEERFIELD, Ill. — The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranks those states and markets experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. Now in its fifth flu season, the Walgreens Flu Index was developed as a tool for consumers, health officials

Southern states top Walgreens Flu Index for 2017-2018

Southern states top Walgreens Flu Index for 2017-2018

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens released its season-ending Flu Index, ranking the top states and markets (DMAs) for flu activity this season. The Index is based on methodology that includes Walgreens aggregate prescription data from September 2017 through March 2018. The states with the highest rates of influenza, according to the Index, were Texas, Oklahoma and

Surge in flu lifts sales of OTCs and related products

Surge in flu lifts sales of OTCs and related products

NEW YORK — The escalating number of flu cases nationwide has hoisted sales of over-the-counter medicines and other products that help treat and manage flu symptoms, according to market research firm IRI. In a new report titled “Flu Fury: IRI Pinpoints How Flu Is Impacting U.S. Markets,” IRI spotlights areas hit hard by the spread

Pharmacy chains point to rising flu activity

Pharmacy chains point to rising flu activity

NEW YORK — Reports from pharmacy retailers indicate that flu activity has been on the rise. Supercenter chain Meijer Inc. said Monday that purchases of over-the-counter cold and flu remedies at its stores have climbed 30% in recent weeks. The sales increase, according to Meijer pharmacists, suggests a troubling trend: Many consumers may have passed

Walgreens sharpens Flu Index tool

Walgreens sharpens Flu Index tool

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has enhanced its flu tracker tool to provide more specific location information. The drug chain said it has launched the first weekly Walgreens Flu Index for the 2015-16 season. The index ranks the top markets and states across the United States where flu activity is most prevalent each week, and it

Walgreens, Rite Aid kick off flu shot campaigns

Walgreens, Rite Aid kick off flu shot campaigns

NEW YORK — Walgreens and Rite Aid have commenced their annual flu shot campaigns, providing consumers with a range of vaccine options and making it easy for people to get immunized against influenza. This season, Walgreens pharmacies and Healthcare Clinics nationwide and Duane Reade pharmacies in New York will offer such flu vaccination choices as a

Walgreens Flu Index tallies end-of-season activity

Walgreens Flu Index tallies end-of-season activity

DEERFIELD, Ill. — This flu season, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Mississippi were the top three states in terms of influenza activity, according to Walgreens’ end-of-season Flu Index. The Walgreens Flu Index provides state- and market-specific information on flu activity. The index is compiled using retail prescription data for antiviral medications used to treat flu across Walgreens

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