Supplement Firms Develop Health Care Provider Channel
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
The market for supplements sold by health care providers heats up, with firms offering practitioner-focused labeling, custom brands and products targeted to specific patient needs. As supplement use grows, more practitioners are interested in guiding patients’ choices in vitamins and other nutritionals.
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