Self Diagnostics - US - February 2010
Self Diagnostics - US - February 2010

The self diagnostics market is made up of a diverse group of products that are thriving or flailing due to the economy. For medical segments—mainly those that involve the testing of blood—testing is more of a necessity and is often covered by insurance, which has impacted retail sales. At the same time, people are postponing pregnancy while waiting for better economic times, thereby dampening sales of home pregnancy ...

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Overview

Overview

This report provides in-depth analysis and insight supported by a range of data. At the same time, introductory and top-level content is provided to give you an overview of the issues covered.

Scope and Themes
Executive Summary
Insights and Opportunities
Inspire Insights

Market

Market

Mintel provides a range of market information, frequently through the category level, including market size and forecasting, complete with market drivers that illustrate the forces that shape a category or market.

Market Size and Forecast
Competitive Context
Segment Performance
Segment Performance—Blood Glucose Monitors
Segment Performance—Home Pregnancy Tests
Segment Performance—Blood Pressure Monitors
Segment Performance—Urine Tests/Kits
Segment Performance—Lancet/Device and Testing Accessories
Segment Performance—Ovulation Prediction Kits
Retail Channels
Retail Channels—Drug Stores
Retail Channels—Food Stores and Other
Market Drivers
Demographic Market Factors

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.

At-home Testing
Purchase Habits
Pregnancy and Ovulation Tests
Diabetes and Blood Sugar Testing
Cholesterol Testing
Impact of Race and Hispanic Origin
Custom Consumer Groups: Over-55s

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

Mintel provides overviews of the top brands and manufacturers, and uses consumer research to explore attitudes and reactions to brands, as well as insight into what will resonate with consumers.

Leading Companies
Brand Share—Blood Glucose Monitors
Brand Share—Home Pregnancy Tests
Brand Share—Blood Pressure Monitors
Brand Share—Urine Tests/Kits
Brand Share—Lancet/Devices and Testing Accessories
Brand Share—Ovulation Tests
Innovation and Innovators
Brands and the Advertising Landscape

Data

Data

Reports provide appendices of data to support the research and insight produced. Our tables of data are easily manipulated and downloadable to support your research needs and covers factors from consumer attitudes to market forecasts.

IRI/Builders Panel—Key Household Purchase Measures
Appendix: Other Useful Consumer Tables
Appendix: IRI/Builders Panel Data Definitions
Appendix: Trade Associations