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Tampa, FL – Revelation Pharma, a national network of compounding pharmacies, specializing in personalized medicine and compounding services, announces the successful acquisition of Kentucky’s Prospect Pharmacy's Compounding Book of Business. This strategic move reinforces Revelation Pharma's commitment to expanding its reach and enhancing services in the compounding pharmacy division.
The acquisition includes the transfer of all compounding patients and providers previously served by Prospect Pharmacy to one of Revelation Pharma's trusted pharmacies, PenCol Specialty Pharmacy. This transition ensures continuity of care and uninterrupted access to high-quality compounded medications for all former Prospect Pharmacy customers
"We are thrilled to welcome former Prospect Pharmacy compounding patients and providers to the PenCol Specialty Pharmacy family," stated Shawn Hodges, CEO of Revelation Pharma. "Our continued goal is to provide exceptional
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More than one-third (36.5%) of U.S. adults have obesity. Read CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data brief Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer, some of the leading causes of preventable death. Read guidelines The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars; the medical costs for people who have obesity were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.
Obesity decreased by level of education. Adults without a high school degree or equivalent had the highest self-reported obesity (35.5%), followed by high school graduates (32.3%), adults with some college (31.0%), and college graduates (22.2%).
Young adults were half as likely to have obesity as middle-aged adults. Adults aged 18-24 had the lowest self-reported obesity (17.3%) compared to adults aged 45-54 years who had the highest prevalence (35.1%).
Obesity Prevalence in 2016 Varies Across States and Territories
All states had more than 20% of adults with obesity.
20% to less than 25% of adults had obesity in 3 states (Colorado, Hawaii, and Massachusetts) and the District of Columbia.
25% to less than 30% of adults had obesity in 22 states and Guam.
30% to less than 35% of adults had obesity in 20 states, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands.
