Walgreens Launches 2016-17 Flu Index™ to Show Top Markets and States for Flu Activity Each Week

Index now includes Puerto Rico as part of hyper-local data for media,
health officials and consumers; Puerto Rico and Reno, Nev. top the list
for activity this week

DEERFIELD, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walgreens today launched its first Flu Index™ for the 2016-17 season, a
weekly report that ranks the top markets and states for flu activity in
the U.S. This year’s Flu Index will include Puerto Rico for the first
time.


Now in its third year, the Walgreens Flu Index is compiled using the
drugstore chain’s weekly retail prescription data for antiviral
medications used to treat influenza across Walgreens locations
nationwide and in Puerto Rico. In addition to the top markets and states
for activity, the Flu Index also ranks those experiencing the greatest
gains on a week-over-week basis.

To view this week’s Walgreens Flu Index, maps and other online features,
including the ability to search by market name or state, click http://arcg.is/1HA3vGP.

“While flu activity remains relatively low across most of the U.S., our
data suggests a gradual increase in incidences of flu in a growing
number of markets,” said Richard Ashworth, Walgreens president of
pharmacy and retail operations. “Even with a slower start to flu season,
the Flu Index helps health officials, media and consumers stay informed
about the flu in their local community.”

Top 10 DMAs with Flu Activity
Week of 12/11/2016

1. Puerto Rico
2. Reno, Nev.
3. Lafayette, La.
4.
Monterey-Salinas, Calif.
5. Honolulu, Hawaii
6.
Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, Texas
7. Miami-Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla.
8. Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas
9. Oklahoma
City, Okla.
10. Columbus-Tupelo-West Point-Houston, Miss.

Top 10 States with Flu Activity
Week of 12/11/2016

1. Puerto Rico
2. Hawaii
3. Nevada
4. Alabama
5.
Mississippi
6. Texas
7. Louisiana
8. Florida
9.
Oklahoma
10. Tennessee

Top 10 DMAs Flu Activity Gains
Week of 12/11/2016

1. Puerto Rico
2. Monterey-Salinas, Calif.
3. Lafayette, La.
4.
Columbus-Tupelo-West Point-Houston, Miss.
5. Beaumont-Port Arthur,
Texas
6. Charleston, S.C.
7. Tallahassee, FL-Thomasville, Ga.
8.
Reno, Nev.
9. Waco-Temple-Bryan, Texas
10. Oklahoma City, Okla.

Top 10 State Flu Activity Gains
Week of 12/11/2016

1. Puerto Rico
2. Mississippi
3. Hawaii
4. Alabama
5.
Utah
6. South Dakota
7. West Virginia
8. Oklahoma
9.
Montana
10. Alaska

Data for the Walgreens Flu Index is analyzed at state and geographic
market levels to measure absolute impact and incremental change of
antiviral medications on a per store average basis, and does not include
markets in which Walgreens has fewer than 10 retail locations.

The Index is not intended to illustrate levels or severity of flu
activity, but rather, based on this methodology, to show which
populations are experiencing the highest incidences of influenza within
the U.S. and Puerto Rico each week.

About Walgreens

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com),
one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, is included in the Retail
Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA),
the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. More
than 10 million customers interact with Walgreens each day in
communities across America, using the most convenient, multichannel
access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective
pharmacy, health and wellness services and advice. Walgreens operates
8,175 drugstores with a presence in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Walgreens omnichannel
business includes Walgreens.com and VisionDirect.com. Approximately 400
Walgreens stores offer Healthcare Clinic or other provider retail clinic
services.

Contacts

Walgreens
Emily Hartwig
847-315-3316
emily.hartwig@walgreens.com
http://news.walgreens.com
@WalgreensNews
facebook.com/Walgreens

Recibe gratis las noticias más importantes y más leídas diariamente en tu email

Este sitio está protegido por reCAPTCHA y Google Política de privacidad y Se aplican las Condiciones de servicio.

¡Muchas gracias!

Más sobre este tema
Contenido Patrocinado
Enlaces patrocinados por Outbrain