Now, Kalorama reports that retail clinics are favored more by higher earning households. A survey of 2000 adults revealed that “59% of survey participants who said they used retail clinics had a household income of more than $50,000, while only 16 percent had a household income of under $25,000.” Again, not a big stretch...as higher earners are visiting stores more frequently.
As chain operators (Walgreen’s, CVS, Wal-mart, etc.) continue to promote their in-store clinics and offer services attractive to this income group (e.g.: camp physicals, weight loss programs), increased retail clinic visits is expected. >>Read more