Studies and Surveys

05/23/2013 - 1:28pm
More physicians 'warehousing' patients as they await new hepatitis C treatments

In anticipation of new treatments for hepatitis C, a growing number of physicians have begun intentionally delaying treatment for patients, according to a new study.

05/23/2013 - 10:25am
Study: Hispanic shoppers utilize mobile as shopping tool more than general market shopper

A recent study conducted by The Integer Group and M/A/R/C Research, and unvelied in the latest issue of The Checkout, found 16% of Hispanic shoppers use their mobile device to make purchases, compared with just 12% of general market shoppers.

05/22/2013 - 2:59pm
New pneumococcal vaccine as safe as previous version, study finds

A new vaccine against pneumococcal disease appears as safe as an older one, according to a new study.

05/21/2013 - 2:29pm
Vitamin C kills drug-resistant TB, researchers find

Vitamin C can kill a virulent form of tuberculosis, researchers in New York have found.

05/21/2013 - 2:16pm
Report forecasts rapid rise in specialty drug spending through 2015

Spending on specialty drugs is likely to increase by 67% over the next couple of years, according to a new study by pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts.

05/21/2013 - 1:48pm
RxAlly white paper touts 'personalized pharmacist care'

The prevalence of chronic diseases, increased demand for patient care and failure of many patients to take their medications as prescribed calls for an increased role in the healthcare system for pharmacists, according to a national organization of pharmacies.

05/20/2013 - 3:07pm
Seniors express satisfaction with preferred pharmacy networks in PCMA-commissioned survey

A recent survey commissioned on behalf of a pharmacy benefit manager trade group found a high degree of satisfaction among Medicare Part D beneficiaries with preferred pharmacy plans.

05/15/2013 - 9:54am
Report: Suppliers need to take holistic merchandising approach to health and wellness products

Health and wellness not only is the most compelling trend in today’s consumer packaged goods environment, but it also is among the hardest on which to capitalize, noted IRI Consulting in its new executive briefing, “What’s in Store for Health & Wellness.”

05/14/2013 - 3:12pm
Study finds large numbers of students abuse prescription drugs to cope with stress of finals

Finals can be a stressful time for any college or graduate student, with many hours spent studying and few spent socializing or relaxing. But many students are using prescription drugs to get through finals, according to a new study.

05/14/2013 - 2:02pm
NPD study: Kids, teens heaviest snackers; Women outpace men

The typical American eats more than 1,000 snack-oriented convenience foods throughout the year, and kids and teens are the heaviest users of this assortment of snacks, which includes fresh fruit, sweets and savory snacks, according to a recent study by The NPD Group, a global information company.