Pharmacogenomics: An important area for pharmacy practice
This article provides important background information regarding pharmacogenomics (PGx), key definitions, an overview of important legislation affecting PGx data, discussion of key stakeholders and candidate patient groups for PGx testing. There is also some discussion of evidence supporting implementation in patients with various conditions or taking certain medications. Participants will also see application of the content and concepts in a case study.
This article provides important background information regarding pharmacogenomics (PGx), key definitions, an overview of important legislation affecting PGx data, discussion of key stakeholders and candidate patient groups for PGx testing. There is also some discussion of evidence supporting implementation in patients with various conditions or taking certain medications. Participants will also see application of the content and concepts in a case study.
Learning Objectives
1. Define general terms related to pharmacogenomics (PGx).
2. Describe the potential impact of PGx on various types of patients.
3. Identify at least two resources that pharmacists might use to answer questions specific to PGx.
4. Describe challenges and opportunities with PGx testing.
5. Explain steps pharmacists can take to develop and implement a pharmacogenomics service offering.
04. Speaker(s)
05. Speaker Disclosure Statement
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACPE defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of the activity.
07. Pharmacist ACPE UAN#
08. Pharmacy Technician ACPE UAN#
09. Contact Hours
ACPE Statement
NCPA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing of continuing pharmacy education. NCPA has assigned 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEU) of pharmacy education to this article.
Eligibility to receive continuing education credit for this article expires three years from the month published.
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