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SAN DIEGO Three-in-10 Americans recently surveyed by PricewaterhouseCoopers' Health Research Institute said they would use their cell or smart phone to track and monitor their personal health, and 40% would be willing to pay for a remote monitoring device that sends health information directly to their doctor.

SAN DIEGO Improving medication adherence will require bringing multiple methods together in order to be successful, Pharmacy Quality Alliance senior director for research and performance measurement David Nau said Tuesday in an education session at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Pharmacy and Technology Conference in San Diego.

“You need to have a multifaceted strategy around adherence if you want to have an impact on adherence,” Nau said.

SAN DIEGO The U.S. drug market will present opportunities as well as uncertainties over the next decade, according to remarks made by IMS Health VP industry relations Doug Long at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ 2010 Pharmacy and Technology Conference held here on Monday.

SAN DIEGO KidZerts on Sunday announced the introduction of its wear-moldable arch support insoles for children.

Features include a moldable sub-layer that slowly will mold to the child’s foot while he or she wears it, an antimicrobial top cover that kills odor-causing bacteria and wicks moisture, a heel cup for stability and alignment, a broad heel seat for additional foot comfort, a beveled forefoot for a smooth transition and a moderate arch for support and alignment.

SAN DIEGO This year’s NACDS Marketplace Conference, held at the San Diego Convention Center from June 5 to 8, attracted more than 200 retail companies to conduct business with more than 450 manufacturing companies. 

Providing increased visibility for suppliers marketing products, the product showcase, located on the exhibit floor, housed more than 150 products, ranging from health and beauty to seasonal items. Evaluated by retail attendees, the winners of this year’s product showcase were:

Click here  to see DSN beauty editor Antoinette Alexander recap the top top new beauty items from the 2010 NACDS Marketplace conference in San Diego.