Top Digital Health Devices from CES 2026

THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW (CES) is routinely a stage for innovation and has been the subject of this column over the years. In 2026, as in previous years, there were notable health technologies that generated considerable conversation. The event highlighted how consumer devices are increasingly blurring the line between personal technology gadgets and clinically relevant tools. As the healthcare professionals most likely to routinely interact with patients who adopt these new tools, pharmacists’ awareness of these technologies can support conversations and potential incorporation of these devices into a patient’s self-care routine. Additionally, these technologies should be evaluated as opportunities to expand preventive services, improve chronic disease management, and strengthen patient engagement.

Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to interpret health data, counsel patients on safe use of emerging devices, and integrate these tools into medication therapy management. With patients increasingly adopting consumer health technologies, pharmacists must understand the landscape to guide responsible use. Therefore, three standout innovations from CES 2026 are addressed below, each with potential implications for pharmacy practice.