Pharmacies & Drug Stores in the US
| Product Code | IBI02819 |
| Publication Date | September 2010 |
| Publisher | IBISWorld |
| Product Type | Report |
| Pages | 46 |
| ISBN Number | not applicable |
Pharmacies & Drug Stores in the US
Doctor's orders
The $216 billion Pharmacies and Drug Stores industry is performing well. Although sales have been resilient during the recession, industry growth has been slowing from historical levels, profit margins have been pinched and consolidation has been steady. This partly reflects the industry's maturity, as it is common to find competing drug stores within a mile of each other. Competition between industry players and from alternate retailers will continue to intensify as dependably strong demand for prescription drugs entices pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare reform poses potential benefits, and a rosier economy is forecast ahead. Consequently, sales are forecast to pick up and revenue will grow during the next five years.
This industry comprises establishments known as pharmacies and drug stores engaged in retailing prescription or nonprescription drugs and medicines. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
Contents
- About This Industry
- Industry Definition
- Main Activities
- Similar Industries
- Additional Resources
- Industry At A Glance
- Industry Performance
- Executive Summary
- Key External Drivers
- Current Performance
- Industry Outlook
- Industry Life Cycle
- Products & Markets
- Supply Chain
- Products & Services
- Demand Determinants
- Major Markets
- International Trade
- Business Locations
- Competitive Landscape
- Market Share Concentration
- Key Success Factors
- Cost Structure Benchmarks
- Basis of Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Industry Globalization
- Major Companies
- Operating Conditions
- Structural Risk Index
- Investment Requirements
- Technology & Systems ;Industry Volatility
- Regulation & Policy
- Industry Assistance
- Taxation Issues
- Key Statistics
- Industry Data
- Annual Change
- Key Ratios
- Historical Performance
- Jargon & Glossary
- Major Companies
- Walgreen Co.
- CVS Caremark
- Rite Aid Corporation