OREANDA-NEWS. The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. The Flu Index does not provide data measuring actual levels or severity of flu activity, but rather, illustrates which populations are experiencing the most incidences each week based on Index methodology.

With the ability to generate hyper-local data across most U.S. markets, the Flu Index is an online, interactive resource allowing anyone to search and find information regarding the most current state of influenza in their community.

Top Ten DMAs with Flu Activity
Week of 1/17/2016

  1. Harlingen – Weslaco-Brownsville – McAllen, Texas
  2. Miami – Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
  3. Las Vegas, Nev.
  4. Tucson (Sierra Vista), Ariz.
  5. Tyler – Longview (Lufkin & Nacogdoches), Texas
  6. El Paso, Texas (Las Cruces, N.M.)
  7. Phoenix (Prescott), Ariz.
  8. Los Angeles, Calif.
  9. Beaumont – Port Arthur, Texas
  10. Palm Springs, Calif.

Top Ten States with Flu Activity
Week of 1/17/2016

  1. Nevada
  2. Arizona
  3. Texas
  4. Wyoming
  5. California
  6. Hawaii
  7. Florida
  8. Mississippi
  9. Oklahoma
  10. Tennessee

Top Ten DMAs Flu Activity Gains
Week of 1/17/2016

  1. Harlingen – Weslaco – Brownsville – McAllen, Texas
  2. Tucson (Sierra Vista), Ariz.
  3. Shreveport, La.
  4. San Diego, Calif.
  5. Knoxville, Tenn.
  6. Memphis, Tenn.
  7. Honolulu, Hawaii
  8. La Crosse – Eau Claire, Wis.
  9. Monterey – Salinas, Calif.
  10. Rockford, Ill.

Top Ten States Flu Activity Gains
Week of 1/17/2016

  1. Wyoming
  2. Hawaii
  3. Idaho
  4. Rhode Island
  5. Arizona
  6. Tennessee
  7. California
  8. Connecticut
  9. Utah
  10. Florida

Methodology

The Walgreens Flu Index™ is compiled using weekly retail prescription data for antiviral medications used to treat influenza across Walgreens locations nationwide. The data 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.

 

About Walgreens

Walgreens, 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 8 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 8,173 drugstores with a presence in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Walgreens digital business includes Walgreens.com, drugstore.com, Beauty.com, SkinStore.com and VisionDirect.com. Walgreens also manages more than 400 Healthcare Clinic and provider practice locations around the country.