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Johnson D, Del Fiol G, Kawamoto K, Romagnoli KM, Sanders N, Isaacson G, Jenkins E, Williams MS. Genetically guided precision medicine clinical decision support tools: a systematic review. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2024; 31:1183-1194. [PMID: 38558013 PMCID: PMC11031215 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocae033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES Patient care using genetics presents complex challenges. Clinical decision support (CDS) tools are a potential solution because they provide patient-specific risk assessments and/or recommendations at the point of care. This systematic review evaluated the literature on CDS systems which have been implemented to support genetically guided precision medicine (GPM). MATERIALS AND METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted in MEDLINE and Embase, encompassing January 1, 2011-March 14, 2023. The review included primary English peer-reviewed research articles studying humans, focused on the use of computers to guide clinical decision-making and delivering genetically guided, patient-specific assessments, and/or recommendations to healthcare providers and/or patients. RESULTS The search yielded 3832 unique articles. After screening, 41 articles were identified that met the inclusion criteria. Alerts and reminders were the most common form of CDS used. About 27 systems were integrated with the electronic health record; 2 of those used standards-based approaches for genomic data transfer. Three studies used a framework to analyze the implementation strategy. DISCUSSION Findings include limited use of standards-based approaches for genomic data transfer, system evaluations that do not employ formal frameworks, and inconsistencies in the methodologies used to assess genetic CDS systems and their impact on patient outcomes. CONCLUSION We recommend that future research on CDS system implementation for genetically GPM should focus on implementing more CDS systems, utilization of standards-based approaches, user-centered design, exploration of alternative forms of CDS interventions, and use of formal frameworks to systematically evaluate genetic CDS systems and their effects on patient care.
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- Darren Johnson
- Department of Genomic Health, Geisinger Health Systems, Danville, PA 17822, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, United States
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- Department of Genomic Health, Geisinger Health Systems, Danville, PA 17822, United States
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- School of Medicine, Geisinger Health Systems, Danville, PA 17822, United States
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- Family Medicine, Penn Highlands Healthcare, DuBois, PA 16830, United States
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- School of Medicine, Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, Provo, UT 84606, United States
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- Department of Genomic Health, Geisinger Health Systems, Danville, PA 17822, United States
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Abanmy NO, Alghamdi SA, Aljudaie RK, Almohammed OA. Clinical pharmacists' knowledge, attitude, perception, and beliefs about the role of pharmacogenetic testing for genes polymorphisms when prescribing mercaptopurine. Saudi Pharm J 2024; 32:102022. [PMID: 38497085 PMCID: PMC10940172 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2024.102022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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Background Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the gene encoding proteins involved in mercaptopurine metabolism can influence drug efficacy and safety. This study aims to assess clinical pharmacists' knowledge about mercaptopurine-related genes and their polymorphisms and investigate their attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs about the need for and importance of pharmacogenetic testing for mercaptopurine. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among oncology/hematology clinical pharmacists in Saudi Arabia using an online-questionnaire developed by experts in the field. The questionnaire consists of four-sections exploring clinical pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs about the importance of gene testing and genes polymorphism when prescribing mercaptopurine. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data in the study. Results A total of 41 oncology/hematology clinical pharmacists responded to the survey invitation. Almost half of them had more than 10 years of work experience, but only 17 % of them received formal training in pharmacogenetics. The overall level of knowledge about pharmacogenetics among participants was low, with a mean score of 2.8 points (1.7) out of 8 items. However, around 76 % agreed that it is important to perform pharmacogenetic screening prior to prescribing mercaptopurine, and almost 93 % state that it will influence their dosage recommendation. Most of the participants had a good perception (95.1 %) of their role in genetic testing for medication selection, dosing, and monitoring; however, about 10 % of surveyed pharmacists reported not being completely responsible about recommending pharmacogenetic testing. The surveyed pharmacists had a good belief in the importance of pharmacogenetic testing and their overall attitude was positive toward the use of pharmacogenetic testing, with emphasis on the importance of training on the proper assessment and interpretation of pharmacogenetic tests. Conclusions Pharmacists demonstrated good perception and positive attitude toward pharmacogenetic testing, despite the low level of knowledge and limited formal training. Thus, more attention to developing national guidelines on pharmacogenetic testing is warranted to ensure successful pharmacogenetic testing implementation.
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- Norah O. Abanmy
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Pharmacoeconomics Research Unit, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Wondrasek A, Fryza A, Aziz MA, Leong C, Kowalec K, Maruf AA. Knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward pharmacogenomics among pharmacists and pharmacy students: A systematic review. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e1844. [PMID: 38274140 PMCID: PMC10809028 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Pharmacists have been recognized as one of the most qualified healthcare professionals in the clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics, yet its widespread implementation in clinical pharmacy practice has remained limited. The review aims to systematically investigate knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward pharmacogenomics among pharmacists and pharmacy students to inform the future delivery of pharmacogenomics education programs. Methods PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and the International Pharmaceutical Abstracts were searched up to May 17, 2022. Studies were selected if they included data on pharmacists' or pharmacy students' knowledge, perception, or attitude about pharmacogenomics and were published in a peer-reviewed, English-language journal with full-text availability. Any published study not deemed original research was excluded. All included studies were critically appraised using the Center for Evidence-Based Management's critical appraisal tools. The data were descriptively analyzed and presented based on pharmacists' and pharmacy students' knowledge/awareness, perception/attitudes toward pharmacogenomic (PGx), confidence in using or interpreting PGx testing results, and their desire to get further PGx education or their most preferred method of further education. Results A combined total of 12,430 pharmacists and pharmacy students from 26 countries are represented in the 52 included studies. Despite overwhelmingly positive attitudes and perceptions toward pharmacogenomics among pharmacists and pharmacy students, an overall lack of adequate knowledge and confidence was found. The review also found a strong desire for further pharmacogenomics education among pharmacists and pharmacy students. Conclusion Pharmacists and pharmacy students have positive perceptions and attitudes toward pharmacogenomics, which is hindered by a lack of knowledge and confidence. However, inadequate control for confounders, limited representativeness of the studied population or region, and small sample sizes diminish the generalizability of the review results. Knowledge and confidence could be improved through enhanced delivery of pharmacogenomic courses within the pharmacy curriculum and continuing education programs.
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- Amanda Wondrasek
- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of ManitobaWinnipegCanada
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- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of ManitobaWinnipegCanada
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- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of ManitobaWinnipegCanada
- Bangladesh Pharmacogenomics Research Network (BdPGRN)DhakaBangladesh
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- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of ManitobaWinnipegCanada
- Department of Psychiatry, Max Rady College of MedicineUniversity of ManitobaWinnipegCanada
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- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of ManitobaWinnipegCanada
- Department of Medical Epidemiology and BiostatisticsKarolinska InstituteStockholmSweden
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- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of ManitobaWinnipegCanada
- Bangladesh Pharmacogenomics Research Network (BdPGRN)DhakaBangladesh
- The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of PsychiatryUniversity of CalgaryCalgaryCanada
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Maruf AA, Aziz MA. The Potential Roles of Pharmacists in the Clinical Implementation of Pharmacogenomics. PHARMACY 2023; 11:180. [PMID: 37987390 PMCID: PMC10661263 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy11060180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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The field of pharmacogenomics is at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, promising to usher in a new era of precision medicine [...].
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- Abdullah Al Maruf
- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E OT5, Canada;
- Bangladesh Pharmacogenomics Research Network (BdPGRN), Dhaka 1219, Bangladesh
- The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6, Canada
- Department of Psychiatry, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB T2N 4N1, Canada
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- College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E OT5, Canada;
- Bangladesh Pharmacogenomics Research Network (BdPGRN), Dhaka 1219, Bangladesh
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Zeuli JD, Rivera CG, Wright JA, Kasten MJ, Mahmood M, Ragan AK, Rizza SA, Temesgen Z, Vergidis P, Wilson JW, Cummins NW. Pharmacogenomic panel testing provides insight and enhances medication management in people with HIV. AIDS 2023; 37:1525-1533. [PMID: 37199600 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000003598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Our study aimed to assess the impact of pharmacogenomic panel testing in people with HIV (PWH). DESIGN Prospective, observational intervention assessment. METHODS One hundred PWH were provided a comprehensive pharmacogenomic panel during routine care visits within the HIV specialty clinic of a large academic medical center. The panel determined the presence of specific genetic variants that could predict response or toxicity to commonly prescribed antiretroviral therapy (ART) and non-ART medications. An HIV specialty pharmacist reviewed the results with participants and the care team. The pharmacist (1) recommended clinically actionable interventions based on the participants' current drug therapy, (2) assessed for genetic explanations for prior medication failures, adverse effects, or intolerances, and (3) advised on potential future clinically actionable care interventions based on individual genetic phenotypes. RESULTS Ninety-six participants (median age 53 years, 74% white, 84% men, 89% viral load <50 copies/ml) completed panel testing, yielding 682 clinically relevant pharmacogenomic results (133 major, 549 mild-moderate). Ninety participants (89 on ART) completed follow-up visits with 65 (72%) receiving clinical recommendations based on current medication profiles. Of the 105 clinical recommendations, 70% advised additional monitoring for efficacy or toxicity, and 10% advised alteration of drug therapy. Panel results offered explanation for prior ART inefficacy in one participant and ART intolerance in 29%. Genetic explanation for non-ART toxicity was seen in 21% of participants, with genetic contributors to inefficacy of non-ART therapy identified in 39% of participants. CONCLUSION Preliminary data in a small cohort of PWH demonstrates benefit of routine pharmacogenomic panel testing.
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- John D Zeuli
- Department of Pharmacy
- Section of Infectious Diseases
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- Department of Pharmacy
- Center for Individualized Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Haga SB, Orlando LA. Expanding Family Health History to Include Family Medication History. J Pers Med 2023; 13:jpm13030410. [PMID: 36983592 PMCID: PMC10053261 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13030410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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The collection of family health history (FHH) is an essential component of clinical practice and an important piece of data for patient risk assessment. However, family history data have generally been limited to diseases and have not included medication history. Family history was a key component of early pharmacogenetic research, confirming the role of genes in drug response. With the substantial number of known pharmacogenes, many affecting response to commonly prescribed medications, and the availability of clinical pharmacogenetic (PGx) tests and guidelines for interpretation, the collection of family medication history can inform testing decisions. This paper explores the roots of family-based pharmacogenetic studies to confirm the role of genes in these complex phenotypes and the benefits and challenges of collecting family medication history as part of family health history intake.
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Pop C, Cristina A, Iaru I, Popa SL, Mogoșan C. Nation-Wide Survey Assessing the Knowledge and Attitudes of Romanian Pharmacists Concerning Pharmacogenetics. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:952562. [PMID: 35847030 PMCID: PMC9284104 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.952562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background: Pharmacogenetics (PGx) is an important component of personalized medicine that has the potential to improve medicines’ effectiveness and safety. However, despite progress in technology and availability, PGx testing application into patient-care in Eastern Europe countries, has been slow.Objectives: Our aim was to describe knowledge and attitudes of Romanian pharmacists concerning PGx, and identify potential factors limiting PGx implementation.Method: An anonymous, web-based questionnaire was distributed to Romanian pharmacists registered in the National Pharmacists’ Association (NPA) via an official e-mail sent by NPA representatives.Results: A total of 1,058 pharmacists completed the questionnaires, resulting in a response rate of 7.6%. Pharmacists were predominantly female (90.1%), younger than 49 years (87.5%) and mostly worked in community pharmacies (80.2%). Most pharmacists (64.8%) had a knowledge score between 30 and 49 points out of 60, and (75.4%) had attitude scores between 9 and 7 out of 10. Attitude and knowledge scores positively correlated.Conclusion: Despite performing fairly well on general questions regarding PGx, Romanian pharmacists may lack in-depth knowledge, which can affect their readiness to discuss PGx information with patients or other healthcare professionals. High pricing was considered an important impediment in PGx implementation.
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- Cristina Pop
- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- *Correspondence: Irina Iaru,
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- 2nd Medical Department, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Martin JL, Lee YM, Corbin LW, Colson R, Aquilante CL. Patients' perspectives of a pharmacist-provided clinical pharmacogenomics service. Pharmacogenomics 2022; 23:463-474. [PMID: 35469451 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2022-0013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Aim: To assess the perspectives and experiences of patients who participated in a pharmacist-provided clinical pharmacogenomics (PGx) service. Methods: We conducted individual semistructured interviews with 16 patients who received a pharmacist-provided PGx service. Qualitative data were analyzed to identify pertinent themes. Results: The major themes identified were: heterogeneity of patient PGx experiences and preferences, pharmacists as appropriate providers of PGx services, considerations regarding the use of PGx results in routine healthcare, and perceived applications of PGx testing. Theme-derived considerations included the need to establish appropriate pre-genotyping expectations, individualize patient education, facilitate collaboration with patients' providers and sustainably update patients' PGx information over time. Conclusion: Patient-specific perspectives such as these are important to consider when providing clinical PGx services, with intention of optimizing patient experiences.
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- James L Martin
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado, Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado, Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado, Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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Ratner L, Zhu J‘D, Gower MN, Patel T, Miller JA, Cipriani A, Stouffer GA, Crona DJ, Lee CR. Pharmacogenomic prescribing opportunities in percutaneous coronary intervention and bone marrow transplant patients. Pharmacogenomics 2022; 23:183-194. [PMID: 35083934 PMCID: PMC8914581 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2021-0125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Aim: To evaluate the potential impact of preemptive multigene pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing on medication prescribing in real-world clinical settings. Patients & methods: Prescription frequencies for 65 medications with actionable PGx recommendations were collected in 215 percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and 131 allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (allo-HCT) patients. A simulation projected the number of PGx-guided prescribing opportunities. Results: In PCI and allo-HCT patients, respectively, 66.5 and 90.1% were prescribed at least one medication with actionable PGx prescribing recommendations. Simulations projected 26.5 and 41.2 total PGx-guided prescribing opportunities per 100 PCI and allo-HCT patients, respectively, if multigene PGx results were available. Conclusion: A multigene PGx testing strategy offers potential to optimize medication prescribing beyond clopidogrel and tacrolimus in PCI and allo-HCT patients.
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- Lindsay Ratner
- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina Hospitals & Clinics, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA,Department of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina Hospitals & Clinics, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA,McAllister Heart Institute, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA,Department of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina Hospitals & Clinics, Chapel Hill, NC, USA,Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA,Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA,McAllister Heart Institute, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA,Author for correspondence: Tel.: +1 919 843 7673;
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Franco J, de Souza RN, Lima TDM, Moriel P, Visacri MB. Role of clinical pharmacist in the palliative care of adults and elderly patients with cancer: A scoping review. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2022; 28:664-685. [PMID: 35019805 DOI: 10.1177/10781552211073470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We conducted this scoping review to map and summarize scientific evidence on the role of clinical pharmacists in the palliative care of adults and elderly patients with cancer. DATA SOURCES A literature search was performed in MEDLINE, PubMed Central, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and BVS/BIREME for studies published until November 22nd, 2020. Studies that reported work experiences adopted by clinical pharmacists in the palliative care of adults and elderly patients with cancer were included. Two independent authors performed study selection and data extraction. Any disagreements were resolved by discussion with the third and fourth authors. The pharmacist interventions identified in the included studies were described based on key domains in the DEPICT v.2. DATA SUMMARY A total of 586 records were identified, of which 14 studies fully met the eligibility criteria. Most of them were conducted in the United States of America (n = 5) and Canada (n = 5) and described the workplace of the pharmacist in clinic/ambulatory (n = 10). Clinical pharmacists performed several activities and provided services, highlighting medication review (n = 12), patient and caregivers education (n = 12), medication histories and-or medication reconciliation (n = 6). The pharmacist interventions were mostly conducted for patients/caregivers (n = 13), by one-on-one contact (n = 14), and by face-to-face (n = 13). Pharmacists were responsible mainly for change or suggestion for change in therapy (n = 12) and patient counselling (n = 12). Pharmacist interventions were well accepted by the clinical team. Overall, studies showed that pharmacists, within an interdisciplinary team, had significant impacts on measured outcomes. CONCLUSIONS In recent years, there have been advances in the role of the pharmacist in palliative care of patients with cancer and there are great opportunities in this field. They play an important role in managing cancer pain and other symptoms, as well as resolving drug related problems. We encourage more research to be carried out to strengthen this field and to benefit patients with advanced cancer with higher quality of life.
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- Julia Franco
- School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 67825Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Seropédica, RJ, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Rahma AT, Elbarazi I, Ali BR, Patrinos GP, Ahmed LA, Elsheik M, Al-Maskari F. Development of the pharmacogenomics and genomics literacy framework for pharmacists. Hum Genomics 2021; 15:62. [PMID: 34656176 PMCID: PMC8520199 DOI: 10.1186/s40246-021-00361-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pharmacists play a unique role in integrating genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics into the clinical practice and to translate pharmacogenomics from bench to bedside. However, the literature suggests that the knowledge gap in pharmacogenomics is a major challenge; therefore, developing pharmacists' skills and literacy to achieve this anticipated role is highly important. We aim to conceptualize a personalized literacy framework for the adoption of genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics by pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates with possible regional and global relevance. RESULTS A qualitative approach using focus groups was used to design and to guide the development of a pharmacogenomics literacy framework. The Health Literacy Skills framework was used as a guide to conceptualize the pharmacogenomics literacy for pharmacists. The framework included six major components with specific suggested factors to improve pharmacists' pharmacogenomics literacy. Major components include individual inputs, demand, skills, knowledge, attitude and sociocultural factors. CONCLUSION This framework confirms a holistic bottom-up approach toward the implementation of pharmacogenomics. Personalized medicine entails personalized efforts and frameworks. Similar framework can be created for other healthcare providers, patients and stakeholders.
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- Azhar T Rahma
- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Science, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE.,Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medicine and Health Science, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE.,Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE.,Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, 26504, Patras, Greece
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE.,Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE.,Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE. .,Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, P.O. Box 17666, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Bright DR, Petry N, Roath E, Gibb T. Engaging pharmacogenomics in pain management and opioid selection. Pharmacogenomics 2021; 22:927-937. [PMID: 34521258 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2021-0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Opioid misuse and mismanagement has been a public health crisis for several years. Pharmacogenomics (PGx) has been proposed as another tool to enhance opioid selection and optimization, with recent studies demonstrating successful implementation and outcomes. However, broad engagement with PGx for opioid management is presently limited. The purpose of this article is to highlight a series of barriers to PGx implementation within the specific context of opioid management. Areas of advancement needed for more robust pharmacogenomic engagement with opioids will be discussed, including clinical and economic research needs, education and training needs, policy and public health considerations, as well as legal and ethical issues. Continuing efforts to address these issues may help to further operationalize PGx toward improving opioid use.
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- David R Bright
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, 220 Ferris Dr, Big Rapids, MI 49307, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Health Professions, North Dakota State University, PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108, USA.,Sanford Imagenetics, 1321 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
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- SpartanNash, 1550 Gezon Parkway, Wyoming, MI 49509, USA
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- Department of Medical Ethics, Humanities, & Law, Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Western Michigan University, 1000 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, USA
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Haga SB, Mills R, Moaddeb J, Liu Y, Voora D. Independent Community Pharmacists' Experience in Offering Pharmacogenetic Testing. PHARMACOGENOMICS & PERSONALIZED MEDICINE 2021; 14:877-886. [PMID: 34290521 PMCID: PMC8289463 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s314972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Objective This study assessed pharmacist experiences with delivering pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing in independent community pharmacies. Methods We conducted a cluster randomized trial of independent community pharmacies in North Carolina randomized to provide either PGx testing as a standalone service or integrated into medication therapy management (MTM) services. Surveys and pharmacist data about the delivery of PGx testing were collected. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted. Results A total of 36 pharmacists participated in the study from 22 pharmacies. Sixteen pharmacists completed the pre-study and post-study surveys, and four pharmacists completed the semi-structured interviews. Thirty-one percent (11/36) of pharmacists had had some education in personalized medicine or PGx prior to the study. The only outcome that differed by study arm was the use of educational resources, with significantly higher utilization in the PGx testing only arm (p=0.007). Overall, compared to the pre-study assessment, pharmacists' knowledge about PGx significantly improved post-study (p=0.018). In the post-study survey, almost all pharmacists indicated that they felt qualified/able to provide PGx testing at their pharmacy. While 75% of pharmacists indicated that they may continue to provide PGx testing at their pharmacy after the study, the major concerns were lack of reimbursement for PGx counseling and consultation given the necessary time required. Conclusion Our findings demonstrated a positive experience with delivering PGx testing in the community pharmacy setting with little difference in pharmacists' experiences in providing PGx testing with or without MTM. Pharmacists were confident in their ability to provide PGx testing and were interested in continuing to offer testing, though sustained delivery may be challenged by lack of prescribing provider engagement and reimbursement.
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- Susanne B Haga
- Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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- Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Durham, NC, 27708, USA
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Adesta F, Mahendra C, Junusmin KI, Rajah AMS, Goh S, Sani L, Chan A, Irwanto A. Pharmacogenomics Implementation Training Improves Self-Efficacy and Competency to Drive Adoption in Clinical Practice. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:684907. [PMID: 34262455 PMCID: PMC8273230 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.684907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Administration of pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing in clinical practice has been suboptimal, presumably due to lack of PGx education. Here, we aim to evaluate the standpoint of PGx testing among a diverse group of healthcare professionals (HCPs) through conducting surveys before and after training. Materials and Methods: Training modules were designed to cover three key learning objectives and deployed in five sections. A pre- and post-training survey questionnaire was used to evaluate participants' self-assessments on employing PGx in clinical practice. Results and Conclusion: Out of all enrollments, 102 survey responses were collected. Overall, respondents agree on the benefits of PGx testing, but have inadequate self-efficacy and competency in utilizing PGx data. Our results show that a 90 min long training significantly improves these, and could lead to greater anticipation of PGx adoption.
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- Nalagenetics Pte Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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- Nalagenetics Pte Ltd, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Keeling NJ, Dunn TJ, Bentley JP, Ramachandran S, Hoffman JM, Rosenthal M. Approaches to assessing the provider experience with clinical pharmacogenomic information: a scoping review. Genet Med 2021; 23:1589-1603. [PMID: 33927377 DOI: 10.1038/s41436-021-01186-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Barriers to the implementation of pharmacogenomics in clinical practice have been thoroughly discussed over the past decade. METHODS The objective of this scoping review was to characterize the peer-reviewed literature surrounding the experiences and actions of prescribers, pharmacists, or genetic counselors when using pharmacogenomic information in real-world or hypothetical research settings. RESULTS A total of 33 studies were included in the scoping review. The majority of studies were conducted in the United States (70%), used quantitative or mixed methods (79%) with physician or pharmacist respondents (100%). The qualitative content analysis revealed five major methodological approaches: hypothetical clinical case scenarios, real-world studies evaluating prescriber response to recommendations or alerts, cross-sectional quantitative surveys, cross-sectional qualitative surveys/interviews, and a quasi-experimental real-world study. CONCLUSION The findings of this scoping review can guide further research on the factors needed to successfully integrate pharmacogenomics into clinical care.
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- Nicholas J Keeling
- Department of Pharmacy Administration, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, University, MS, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, University, MS, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, University, MS, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, University, MS, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Office of Quality and Patient Care, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Administration, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, University, MS, USA
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Liko I, Corbin L, Tobin E, Aquilante CL, Lee YM. Implementation of a pharmacist-provided pharmacogenomics service in an executive health program. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2021; 78:1094-1103. [PMID: 33772264 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxab137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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PURPOSE We describe the implementation of a pharmacist-provided pharmacogenomics (PGx) service in an executive health program (EHP) at an academic medical center. SUMMARY As interest in genomic testing grows, pharmacists have the opportunity to advance the use of PGx in EHPs, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. In November 2018, a pharmacist-provided PGx service was established in the EHP at the University of Colorado Hospital. The team members included 3 physicians, a pharmacist trained in PGx, a registered dietitian/exercise physiologist, a nurse, and 2 medical assistants. We conducted 4 preimplementation steps: (1) assessment of the patient population, (2) selection of a PGx test, (3) establishment of a visit structure, and (4) selection of a billing model. The PGx consultations involved two 1-hour visits. The first visit encompassed pretest PGx education, review of the patient's current medications and previous medication intolerances, and DNA sample collection for genotyping. After this visit, the pharmacist developed a therapeutic plan based on the PGx test results, discussed the results and plan with the physician, and created a personalized PGx report. At the second visit, the pharmacist reviewed the PGx test results, personalized the PGx report, and discussed the PGx-guided therapeutic plan with the patient. Overall, the strategy worked well; minor challenges included evaluation of gene-drug pairs with limited PGx evidence, communication of information to non-EHP providers, scheduling issues, and reimbursement. CONCLUSION The addition of a PGx service within an EHP was feasible and provided pharmacists the opportunity to lead PGx efforts and collaborate with physicians to expand the precision medicine footprint at an academic medical center.
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- Ina Liko
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO,USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO,USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO,USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO,USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO,USA
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Bagher AM, Neamatallah T, Balto G, Almikhy L, Almutairi SS, Abushal MO, Baghlaf K, Bagher SM. Knowledge, perception, and confidence of hospital pharmacists toward pharmacogenetics in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Pharm J 2021; 29:53-58. [PMID: 33603539 PMCID: PMC7873749 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2020.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Integrating pharmacogenetics (PGx) testing into clinical practice leads to personalized medicine, which improves treatments’ efficacy and safety. Successful implementation of such a service requires sufficient knowledge, perception, and self-confidence among healthcare providers, especially pharmacists. Objectives To evaluate governmental hospital pharmacists’ knowledge, perception, and self-confidence toward PGx testing in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Method This cross-sectional study was conducted using previously validated questionnaire. Pharmacists working in five randomly selected general governmental hospitals in Jeddah between August and October 2019 were interviewed. Comparative and descriptive analyses were used to analyze the data, and the significance level was at P-value < 0.05. Results A total of 119 pharmacists with a mean (±SD) age of 31.2 (±5.05) years were included with a response rate of 79.3%. The average total mean (±SD) score for PGx knowledge-based questions was low (2.4 ± 1.09 out of 5). Most of the participants, with a total mean score of (10.1 ± 1.6 out of 12), revealed a positive perception toward PGx testing and its implications. A moderate self-confidence score for utilizing PGx testing (4.3 ± 2.3 out of 8) was observed among the participants. Pharmacists who had completed postgraduate studies had a statistically higher mean knowledge score (P = 0.006) compared with pharmacists with undergraduate degrees. Conclusion Governmental hospital pharmacists have limited knowledge and understanding about PGx testing; however, the majority expressed a high level of awareness and agreed that PGx testing is a valuable tool for enhancing drug efficacy and safety. The study also highlighted the importance of improving pharmacists’ knowledge about PGx testing, which will help them in implementing such a valuable service into their clinical practice in Saudi hospitals.
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- Amina M. Bagher
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Corresponding author at: Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, King AbdulAziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang Y, Shi XJ, Peng WX, Han JL, Lin BD, Zhang R, Zhang YN, Yan JL, Wei JJ, Wang YF, Chen SW, Nan N, Fang ZW, Zeng Y, Lin Y. Impact of Implementing CYP2C19 Genotype-Guided Antiplatelet Therapy on P2Y 12 Inhibitor Selection and Clinical Outcomes in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Real-World Study in China. Front Pharmacol 2021; 11:582929. [PMID: 33551797 PMCID: PMC7854467 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.582929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background: CYP2C19 loss-of-function (LOF) alleles reduce the effectiveness of clopidogrel in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for acute coronary syndrome. However, the clinical impact of implementing CYP2C19 gene-guided pharmacotherapy is unclear, especially among the Chinese population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate P2Y12 receptor inhibitor selection and clinical outcomes upon implementation of CYP2C19 genotype-guided pharmacotherapy in current clinical practice. Methods: This was a single-center observational cohort study. Adult percutaneous coronary intervention patients who received CYP2C19 genetic testing (*2, *3, *17 alleles) were included. Ticagrelor was recommended for patients with a LOF allele. Factors related to P2Y12 inhibitor selection were determined by logistic regression. The primary endpoint was major cardiac or cerebrovascular adverse events (MACCE) within 12 months. MACCE and clinically significant bleeding events (BARC ≥2) in the LOF-clopidogrel group, non-LOF-clopidogrel group, and non-LOF-ticagrelor group were compared with those in the LOF-ticagrelor group. The inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) was adjusted in a Cox regression analysis to eliminate confounding factors. Results: Among 1,361 patients, 826 (60.7%) had a LOF allele. Patients with a LOF allele were more likely to be prescribed ticagrelor (multivariate-adjusted OR 1.349; 95% CI 1.040 to 1.751; p = 0.024). The MACCE rate was higher in the LOF-clopidogrel group than in the LOF-ticagrelor group (7.8 vs. 4.0%; log-rank p = 0.029; IPTW-adjusted HR 2.138; 95% CI 1.300–3.515). Compared with the LOF-ticagrelor group, the non-LOF-clopidogrel group showed no significant difference in MACCE rate (5.8 vs. 4.0%; log-rank p = 0.272; IPTW-adjusted HR 1.531; 95% CI 0.864–2.714). Among the patients treated with ticagrelor, there was no significant difference in the MACCE rate between the LOF group and non-LOF group (4.3 vs. 4.0%; log-rank p = 0.846; IPTW-adjusted HR 1.184; 95% CI 0.582–2.410). There was no significant difference in the incidence of clinically significant bleeding events among the four groups. Conclusion: This study confirms that efficiently returned CYP2C19 genotype results did partially guide cardiologists to prescribe ticagrelor for patients with a LOF allele, and that clopidogrel had a higher risk of MACCE than ticagrelor in these patients, which provides support for the implementation of CYP2C19 gene-guided antiplatelet therapy in clinical practice.
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- Yi Zhang
- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Ayati N, Afzali M, Hasanzad M, Kebriaeezadeh A, Rajabzadeh A, Nikfar S. Pharmacogenomics Implementation and Hurdles to Overcome; In the Context of a Developing Country. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH : IJPR 2021; 20:92-106. [PMID: 35194431 PMCID: PMC8842599 DOI: 10.22037/ijpr.2021.114899.15091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Having multiple dimensions, uncertainties and several stakeholders, the costly pharmacogenomics (PGx) is associated with dynamic implementation complexities. Identification of these challenges is critical to harness its full potential, especially in developing countries with fragile healthcare systems and scarce resources. This is the first study aimed to identify most salient challenges related to PGx implementation, with respect to the experiences of early-adopters and local experts' prospects, in the context of a developing country in the Middle East. To perform a comprehensive reconnaissance on PGx adoption challenges a scoping literature review was conducted based on national drug policy components: efficacy/safety, access, affordability and rational use of medicine (RUM). Strategic option development and analysis workshop method with cognitive mapping as the technique was used to evaluate challenges in the context of Iran. The cognitive maps were face-validated and analyzed via Decision Explorer XML. The findings indicated a complex network of issues relative to PGx adoption, categorized in national drug policy indicators. In the rational use of medicine category, ethics, education, bench -to- bedside strategies, guidelines, compliance, and health system issues were found. Clinical trial issues, test's utility, and biomarker validation were identified in the efficacy group. Affordability included pricing, reimbursement, and value assessment issues. Finally, access category included regulation, availability, and stakeholder management challenges. The current study identified the most significant challenges ahead of clinical implementation of PGx in a developing country. This could be the basis of a policy-note development in future work, which may consolidate vital communication among stakeholders and accelerate the efficient implementation in developing new-comer countries.
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- Nayyereh Ayati
- Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.
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- Medical Genomics Research Center, Tehran Medical Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. ,Personalized Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran. ,Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Department of Industrial Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran. ,Personalized Medicine Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinical Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,Corresponding author: E-mail:
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Bright D, Saadeh C, DeVuyst-Miller S, Sohn M, Choker A, Langerveld A. Pharmacist Consult Reports to Support Pharmacogenomics Report Interpretation. PHARMACOGENOMICS & PERSONALIZED MEDICINE 2020; 13:719-724. [PMID: 33328756 PMCID: PMC7735940 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s276687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background The clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics (PGx) has often involved teams that include pharmacists. PGx laboratories often provide baseline information within the laboratory report that is based on Food and Drug Administration and Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation Consortium guidance, but information is often provided independent of concurrent disease states or medication use, among other clinical factors. Major challenges to widescale implementation of PGx include lack of physician experience or confidence in interpreting the data. The purpose of this paper is to describe how pharmacists can help further personalize PGx information and identify clinical recommendations for a given patient. Methods This work was performed as a secondary objective of a study evaluating genetic biomarkers of opioid addiction risk. This portion of the study utilized a descriptive analysis of pharmacist consult reports that consist of individualized, patient-level clinical recommendations that take into account current medications, current health conditions, and PGx data. A panel of 60 common PGx targets were tested among patients being treated for chronic pain or opioid use disorder (OUD). A pharmacist consult report was generated and compared with standard laboratory reporting of general PGx information. Results Of the 252 patients, PGx reports for 198 (78.6%) contained red and/or yellow clinical decision support flags for medications with actionable or informative PGx guidance for currently prescribed medications. Pharmacists recommended modifications to current prescriptions for 31 (53%) of the patients with actionable flags and 17 (12%) of the patients with informative flags. Drug classes most commonly included medications for cardiology, depression and anxiety, pain (opioids) and gastrointestinal management. Taken together, 24.2% of the actionable and informative flags had immediate clinical value based on the pharmacist’s review. An additional 217 (86%) received one or more clinical recommendations not related to PGx. Conclusion While PGx provides another opportunity for pharmacotherapy personalization, PGx data must be considered within the context of other patient-specific factors. Pharmacists were able to streamline the PGx report flags and identify other pharmacotherapy interventions following application of patient-specific data, thereby developing a brief report of recommendations for the patient’s prescriber(s). Engaging clinical pharmacists in the PGx clinical decision process may help to facilitate more widespread PGx implementation.
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- David Bright
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Big Rapids, MI 49307, USA
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- Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Big Rapids, MI 49307, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, Big Rapids, MI 49307, USA
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Varughese LA, Lau-Min KS, Cambareri C, Damjanov N, Massa R, Reddy N, Oyer R, Teitelbaum U, Tuteja S. DPYD and UGT1A1 Pharmacogenetic Testing in Patients with Gastrointestinal Malignancies: An Overview of the Evidence and Considerations for Clinical Implementation. Pharmacotherapy 2020; 40:1108-1129. [PMID: 32985005 PMCID: PMC8796462 DOI: 10.1002/phar.2463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies are among the most commonly diagnosed cancers worldwide. Despite the introduction of targeted and immunotherapy agents in the treatment landscape, cytotoxic agents, such as fluoropyrimidines and irinotecan, remain as the cornerstone of chemotherapy for many of these tumors. Pharmacogenetics (PGx) is a rapidly evolving field that accounts for interpatient variability in drug metabolism to predict therapeutic response and toxicity. Given the significant incidence of severe treatment-related adverse events associated with cytotoxic agents, utilizing PGx can allow clinicians to better anticipate drug tolerability while minimizing treatment interruptions or delays. In this review, the PGx profiles of drug-gene pairs with potential impact in GI malignancy therapy - DPYD-5-fluorouracil/capecitabine and UGT1A1-irinotecan - and the available clinical evidence of their roles in reducing severe adverse events are discussed. Considerations for clinical implementation, such as optimal laboratory workflows, electronic health record integration, and stakeholder engagement, as well as provider education, are addressed. Last, exploratory PGx markers in GI malignancy treatment are described. As the PGx knowledge base rapidly evolves, pharmacists will be vital in leveraging their pharmacology knowledge and clinical skills to implement PGx testing in the clinic.
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- Lisa A. Varughese
- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Pharmacy, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, Penn Medicine at Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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- Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, Penn Medicine at Lancaster General Health, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Nagy M, Tsermpini EE, Siamoglou S, Patrinos GP. Evaluating the current level of pharmacists' pharmacogenomics knowledge and its impact on pharmacogenomics implementation. Pharmacogenomics 2020; 21:1179-1189. [PMID: 33118449 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2020-0076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The pharmacists' role is potentially vital in the growing field of personalized medicine, and well-defined guidelines and knowledge that support this role need to be established. To address the knowledge gap, over the past two decades, pharmacy schools have started providing pharmacogenomics-related courses, a field that overlaps with pharmacy and personalized medicine. Given the fact that pharmacists lead 50% of the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium implementers' sites, their role can be particularly crucial to move forward the integration of precision medicine in clinical practice. Herein, we aim to identify the educational challenges for pharmacogenomics integration into clinical practice and their impact on pharmacists' knowledge and confidence, in addition to underscoring pharmacists' role in pharmacogenomics as a whole.
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- Mohamed Nagy
- Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Personalised Medication Management Unit, Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt (57357), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.,Zayed Center of Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE.,Department of Pathology, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE
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Smith DM, Namvar T, Brown RP, Springfield TB, Peshkin BN, Walsh RJ, Welsh JC, Levin B, Brandt N, Swain SM. Assessment of primary care practitioners' attitudes and interest in pharmacogenomic testing. Pharmacogenomics 2020; 21:1085-1094. [PMID: 32969759 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2020-0064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Aims: Identify the attitudes and interests of primary care providers (PCPs) in applying clinical pharmacogenomics (PGx) test results. Materials & methods: A questionnaire was designed and then disseminated to PCPs across the MedStar Health System. Results: Ninety of 312 (29%) PCPs responded and were included in analyses. Seventy-six (84%) had heard of PGx and 12 (13%) previously ordered PGx testing. Most, 68 (76%), believed PGx can improve care; however, a minority, 23 (26%), reported confidence in using PGx in prescribing decisions. Sixty-four (70%) wanted a pharmacist consultation. PCPs desired PGx for antidepressants (75%), proton pump inhibitors (72%) and other medications. Conclusion: Most PCPs felt unprepared to interpret PGx results and desired pharmacist consultations. These data can inform future PGx implementations with PCPs.
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- D Max Smith
- MedStar Health, Columbia, MD 21044, USA.,Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20057, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Lamy Center, MD 212014, USA
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- Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20057, USA
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- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Lamy Center, MD 212014, USA.,MedStar Center for Successful Aging, Baltimore, MD 21239, USA
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- MedStar Health, Columbia, MD 21044, USA.,Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC 20057, USA
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Przybylski DJ, Dow-Hillgartner EN, Reed MP, Fallon MJ. Current state assessment survey of challenges of pharmacogenomics within oncology pharmacy practice. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2020; 26:1374-1381. [DOI: 10.1177/1078155219896395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Purpose The goal of this survey was to identify opportunities for health systems to increase implementation and adoption of oncology-focused pharmacogenomics services. Methods An online survey assessing respondent demographics, baseline knowledge and training in pharmacogenomics, comfort level with pharmacogenomic data, and challenges of implementing clinical pharmacogenomic platforms was distributed to professional colleagues and over national oncology pharmacy listservs. Pharmacists were grouped based on their comfort level with pharmacogenomic data. Results were analyzed utilizing Pearson chi-square test. A p value of <0.05 was considered significant. Results A total of 84 participants from 58 cancer centers participated in the survey. Most participants were post-graduate year 2 trained and a majority reported being comfortable assessing oncology pharmacogenomic data. Respondents indicated that pharmacogenomics reported within the electronic medical record was the most common institutional process to support pharmacogenomics for oncology patients. Despite this, poor visibility of pharmacogenomics within the electronic medical record was the most challenging aspect of implementing a pharmacogenomic program. Additional challenges included lack of resources for pharmacogenomic programs, insurance denials for pharmacogenomic-driven testing and medication, and prolonged turnaround time of pharmacogenetic results. Length of practice, post-graduate year 2 residency training, institutions with pharmacist involvement on hematology/oncology molecular tumor board, and institutions where a pharmacist helped create local pharmacogenomic policies were significantly associated with respondents’ comfortability in assessing pharmacogenomics. Conclusion Oncology pharmacists reported substantial challenges in implementing a pharmacogenomic program. Future efforts to assist in developing pharmacogenomic efforts should focus on increasing pharmacist involvement, expanding education and training, and improving clinical decision support tools.
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Algahtani M. Knowledge, Perception, and Application of Pharmacogenomics Among Hospital Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2020; 13:1279-1291. [PMID: 32904476 PMCID: PMC7455604 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s267492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Introduction The accelerated transformation in the healthcare system supported by the Saudi Vision 2030 makes the present the best time to start the real application of pharmacogenomics in Saudi Arabia. The current study aimed to assess the knowledge, perception and the application status of pharmacogenomics among pharmacists in the hospital settings in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional observational survey was conducted among 206 qualified pharmacists working in Saudi hospitals. A self-administered questionnaire was sent to all participants. Results Only 30% of the pharmacists had received any type of formal training on PGx. Of these, only nine participants had actually put the knowledge into practice. Participants showed a moderate to low level of knowledge when responded to the pharmacogenomic knowledge indicators used in the study. The low knowledge and the availability of the pharmacogenetic test are the main barriers for the low adoption of the pharmacogenomics in the clinical practice. Approximately 83% felt the need to know more about pharmacogenomics. Participants show positive perception with high motivation levels to incorporate this technology in practice. For example, 76% stated that pharmacogenetic testing should be applied to pharmacy practice. Around 38% of participants reported that the Saudi government and the Saudi FDA had been promoting the pharmacogenomics. However, 50% of the total participants reported that their hospital management is unaware of the pharmacogenomics importance in clinical practice. Discussion This study emphasizes on two needs which can help promote the use and implementation of pharmacogenomics. One is the need to update the pharmacy education and training programs with pharmacogenomic-related areas to raise the pharmacist’s knowledge and practical skill to apply pharmacogenomics in the clinical practice effectively. Another need is to increase the awareness of the decision and policy-makers with the importance of pharmacogenomics for the patient benefit and safety. This preliminary evaluation will provide future insight into the best approach to applying pharmacogenomics in the Saudi healthcare system.
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- Mohammed Algahtani
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Hoffman JM, Flynn AJ, Juskewitch JE, Freimuth RR. Biomedical Data Science and Informatics Challenges to Implementing Pharmacogenomics with Electronic Health Records. Annu Rev Biomed Data Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1146/annurev-biodatasci-020320-093614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Pharmacogenomic information must be incorporated into electronic health records (EHRs) with clinical decision support in order to fully realize its potential to improve drug therapy. Supported by various clinical knowledge resources, pharmacogenomic workflows have been implemented in several healthcare systems. Little standardization exists across these efforts, however, which limits scalability both within and across clinical sites. Limitations in information standards, knowledge management, and the capabilities of modern EHRs remain challenges for the widespread use of pharmacogenomics in the clinic, but ongoing efforts are addressing these challenges. Although much work remains to use pharmacogenomic information more effectively within clinical systems, the experiences of pioneering sites and lessons learned from those programs may be instructive for other clinical areas beyond genomics. We present a vision of what can be achieved as informatics and data science converge to enable further adoption of pharmacogenomics in the clinic.
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- James M. Hoffman
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Office of Quality and Patient Care, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA
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- Department of Learning Health Sciences, Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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- Division of Digital Health Sciences, Department of Health Sciences Research, Center for Individualized Medicine, and Information and Knowledge Management, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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Duong BQ, Arwood MJ, Hicks JK, Beitelshees AL, Franchi F, Houder JT, Limdi NA, Cook KJ, Owusu Obeng A, Petry N, Tuteja S, Elsey AR, Cavallari LH, Wiisanen K. Development of Customizable Implementation Guides to Support Clinical Adoption of Pharmacogenomics: Experiences of the Implementing GeNomics In pracTicE (IGNITE) Network. PHARMACOGENOMICS & PERSONALIZED MEDICINE 2020; 13:217-226. [PMID: 32765043 PMCID: PMC7373415 DOI: 10.2147/pgpm.s241599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Introduction Clinical adoption of genomic medicine has lagged behind the pace of scientific discovery. Practice-based resources can help overcome implementation challenges. Methods In 2015, the IGNITE (Implementing GeNomics In pracTicE) Network created an online genomic medicine implementation resource toolbox that was expanded in 2017 to incorporate the ability for users to create targeted implementation guides. This expansion was led by a multidisciplinary team that developed an evidence-based, structured framework for the guides, oversaw the technical process/build, and pilot tested the first guide, CYP2C19-Clopidogrel Testing Implementation. Results Sixty-five resources were collected from 12 institutions and categorized according to a seven-step implementation framework for the pilot CYP2C19-Clopidogrel Testing Implementation Guide. Five months after its launch, 96 CYP2C19-Clopidogrel Testing Implementation Guides had been created. Eighty percent of the resources most frequently selected by users were created by IGNITE to fill an identified resource gap. Resources most often included in guides were from the test reimbursement (22%), Implementation support gathering (22%), EHR integration (17%), and genetic testing workflow steps (17%). Conclusion Lessons learned from this implementation guide development process provide insight for prioritizing development of future resources and support the value of collaborative efforts to create resources for genomic medicine implementation.
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- Benjamin Q Duong
- Department of Precision Medicine, Nemours/Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Center for Pharmacogenomics & Precision Medicine, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Individualized Cancer Management, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Center for Pharmacogenomics & Precision Medicine, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- University of Alabama School at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Jacksonville, FL, USA.,Department of Precision Medicine, Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- The Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, North Dakota State University College of Health Professions, Fargo, ND, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Center for Pharmacogenomics & Precision Medicine, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Center for Pharmacogenomics & Precision Medicine, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Center for Pharmacogenomics & Precision Medicine, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Ali K, Al-Quteimat O, Naseem R, Malhi SM, wajdi M, Jahan N, Ansari SH, Shamsi TS. Incorporating a clinical oncology pharmacist into an ambulatory care pharmacy in pediatric hematology–oncology and transplant clinic: Assessment and significance. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2020; 27:815-820. [DOI: 10.1177/1078155220934167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background Beta thalassemia patients, post-bone marrow transplant, and leukemia patients require long term therapy with an intense care follow-up especially for pediatric hematology–oncology origin. Emergence of side effects and noncompliance to therapy lead to reduced efficacy of medicines resulting in relapse of diseases. There is an increasing fact to support the incorporation of a pharmacist into clinical team due to their distinctive skills. Clinical oncology pharmacist with experience and specialized training in hematological cancers and bone marrow transplantation (BMT) patient care has in-depth knowledge and skills of chemotherapy regimens including drug information, monitoring parameters of cancer treatment, dose adjustment, drug–drug interactions, adverse effects, and patient counseling skills. Aim and objectives The main objective of our study was to assess the significance of incorporation of clinical oncology pharmacist in ambulatory care in pediatric hematology–oncology and transplant clinic. Material and method This study was conducted at National Institute of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation hospital with duration of five months from 17 March 2019 to 16 July 2019. In this study the clinical oncology pharmacist was made available at ambulatory clinic of hematology–oncology and transplantation. The activities performed by a clinical oncology pharmacist were observed by resident BMT clinical pharmacist during the visits of patients and their families in a clinic. The BMT pharmacist is a clinical oncology pharmacist with experience and specialized training in hematological cancers and BMT patient care. Only pediatrics patients with beta thalassemia major and those who were on chemotherapy treatment and post-transplant patient were included in this study. Results During the five months’ tenure, there were 1820 pediatric patients’ visits in total. The clinical oncology pharmacist performed 980 direct patient interviews and documented 1665 pharmacist interventions. The majority of the documented clinical oncology pharmacist interventions were review of medication histories (n: 404, 24%) and “deferiprone” dose adjustments (n:400, 24%). Genomic profiling interventions were also among the commonly reported activities by the clinical oncology pharmacist. For beta thalassemia patients undergoing hydroxyurea therapy, the genomic profiling was performed to assess whether the hydroxyurea treatment is clinically effective or not (n:396, 23%). Conclusion The involvement of clinical oncology pharmacist into a specialized outpatient clinic of hematology–oncology and transplant clinic plays an integral role in minimizing the adverse effect and reduction in readmission into the hospital. This is new expansion of pharmacist’s role especially in underdeveloped country, considering the relevant clinical participation of clinical oncology pharmacist into specialized clinic revealing through optimized therapy and future prospect of clinical oncology pharmacist in pediatric hematology.
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- Kashif Ali
- Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Federal Urdu university of arts science and technology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- National Institute of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Karachi, Pakistan
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Nagy M, Lynch M, Kamal S, Mohamed S, Hadad A, Abouelnaga S, Aquilante CL. Assessment of healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and perceived challenges of clinical pharmacogenetic testing in Egypt. Per Med 2020; 17:251-260. [PMID: 32589096 DOI: 10.2217/pme-2019-0163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Aim: We evaluated healthcare practitioners' perspectives regarding clinical pharmacogenetics in Cairo, Egypt. Materials & methods: We administered a paper-based survey to pharmacists and physicians practicing at Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt. The survey assessed practitioners' knowledge, attitudes, and perspectives about pharmacogenetic testing. Results: The study included 184 respondents (67.9% pharmacists; 32.1% physicians. Overall, the pharmacogenetic knowledge was low (mean = 41.7%) but attitudes toward pharmacogenetic testing and its potential clinical application were generally positive. Pharmacists responded more favorably than physicians to statements attributing the responsibility of applying pharmacogenetics in the clinical setting to their profession. However, several challenges were identified; the most common being: lack of pharmacogenetic knowledge and skill, lack of pharmacogenetic testing devices, and limited funding. Conclusion: Future efforts to promote pharmacogenetic implementation should focus on foundational education, practical training, and exploration of potential funding sources.
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- Mohamed Nagy
- Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt, 57357, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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- Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt, 57357, Cairo, Egypt
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- Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt, 57357, Cairo, Egypt
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- Children's Cancer Hospital Egypt, 57357, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, CO 80045, USA
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Wang Y, Dai Y, Lau AH, Yang J, Chen W, Li G. Oncology clinical pharmacy services in Chinese hospitals. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/jac5.1278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Yanting Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing 100021 China
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing 100021 China
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago 60612 Illinois USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing 100021 China
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing 100021 China
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Beijing 100021 China
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Black RM, Williams AK, Ratner L, Crona DJ, Wiltshire T, Weck KE, Stouffer GA, Lee CR. Projected impact of pharmacogenomic testing on medications beyond antiplatelet therapy in percutaneous coronary intervention patients. Pharmacogenomics 2020; 21:431-441. [PMID: 32343201 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2019-0185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Aim: CYP2C19 genotyping is used to guide antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). This study evaluated the potential impact of CYP2C19 and multigene pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing on medications beyond antiplatelet therapy in a real-world cohort of PCI patients that underwent CYP2C19 testing. Methodology & results: Multiple medications with actionable PGx recommendations, including proton pump inhibitors, antidepressants and opioids, were commonly prescribed. Approximately 50% received a CYP2C19 metabolized medication beyond clopidogrel and 7% met criteria for a CYP2C19 genotype-guided intervention. A simulation analysis projected that 17.5 PGx-guided medication interventions per 100 PCI patients could have been made if multigene PGx results were available. Conclusion: This suggests that CYP2C19 and multigene PGx results could be used to optimize medication prescribing beyond antiplatelet therapy in PCI patients.
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- Rachel M Black
- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.,UNC McAllister Heart Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.,UNC McAllister Heart Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Patel JN, Boselli D, Hamadeh IS, Symanowski J, Edwards R, Susi B, Greiner R, Baldassare D, Waller M, Wodarski S, Turner S, Slaughter C, Edelen C. Pain Management Using Clinical Pharmacy Assessments With and Without Pharmacogenomics in an Oncology Palliative Medicine Clinic. JCO Oncol Pract 2020; 16:e166-e174. [DOI: 10.1200/jop.19.00206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE: Approximately 30% of patients with cancer who have pain have symptomatic improvement within 1 month using conventional pain management strategies. Engaging clinical pharmacists in palliative medicine (PM) and use of pharmacogenomic testing may improve cancer pain management. METHODS: Adult patients with cancer with uncontrolled pain had baseline assessments performed by PM providers using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale. Pharmacotherapy was initiated or modified accordingly. A subset of patients consented to pharmacogenomic testing. The first pharmacy assessment occurred within 1 week of baseline and a second assessment was done within another week if intervention was required. Each patient’s final visit was at 1 month. Pain improvement rate (a reduction of two or more points on a 0-to-10 pain scale) from baseline to final visit was compared applying the Fisher exact test to published historical control data, and between patients with and without pharmacogenomic testing. Multivariate logistic regression identified pain improvement covariates. RESULTS: Of 142 patients undergoing pharmacy assessments, 53% had pain improvement compared with 30% in historical control subjects ( P < .001). Pain improvement was not different between those who received (n = 43) and did not receive (n = 99) pharmacogenomics testing (56% v 52%; P = .716). However, of 15 patients with an actionable genotype, 73% had pain improvement. Higher baseline pain (odds ratio [OR], 1.79; 95% CI, 1.43 to 2.24; P < .001), black or other race (OR, 0.42; 95% CI, 0.18 to 0.95; P = .04), and performance status 3 or 4 (OR, 0.18; 95% CI, 0.04 to 0.83; P = .03) were associated with odds of pain improvement, but pharmacogenomic testing was not ( P = .64). CONCLUSION: Including pharmacists in PM improves pain management effectiveness. Although pharmacogenomics did not statistically improve pain, a subset of patients with actionable genotypes may have benefited, warranting larger and randomized studies.
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- Jai N. Patel
- Department of Cancer Pharmacology, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Biostatistics, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Cancer Pharmacology, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Biostatistics, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Supportive Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Supportive Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Supportive Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Supportive Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Supportive Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Clinical Trials, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Clinical Trials, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Clinical Trials, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Supportive Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
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Wang YT, Merl MY, Yang J, Zhu ZX, Li GH. Opportunities for pharmacists to integrate pharmacogenomics into clinical practice. THE PHARMACOGENOMICS JOURNAL 2019; 20:169-178. [PMID: 31796890 DOI: 10.1038/s41397-019-0119-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Many medical centers in the United States have implemented pharmacogenomics (PGx) programs to integrate PGx into clinical practice. The roles of pharmacists in optimizing medication use based on genetic testing results are emergently evolving. A literature search was conducted to assess pharmacists' roles in pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics or precision/personalized medicine programs. Fifteen PGx pharmacy practice models implemented in eleven hospitals and one community pharmacy in the U.S. were selected for evaluation. Pharmacists perform results interpretation, genotype-guided medication selection and adjustment, medication acquisition, adverse reactions monitoring, and patient education. Institutions that are interested in implementing a PGx program should plan the strategies to overcome the challenges, such as educational knowledge gaps, informatics, and reimbursement issues. Strong institutional support, well-defined goals, standardized procedures, and strategies to educate clinicians and patients are the prerequisites to comprehensively deliver genomic data for individualized drug therapy.
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- Yan-Ting Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, 06510, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100021, China.
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Elewa H, Awaisu A. Pharmacogenomics In Pharmacy Practice: Current Perspectives. INTEGRATED PHARMACY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2019; 8:97-104. [PMID: 31807435 PMCID: PMC6850702 DOI: 10.2147/iprp.s180154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Pharmacogenomics (i.e., the application of genetic information in predicting an individual's response to drug therapy) plays an increasingly important role in drug development and decision-making regarding precision medicine. This has been shown to reduce the risk of adverse events and improve patient health-care outcomes through targeted therapies and dosing. As the field of pharmacogenomics rapidly evolves, the role of pharmacists in the education, implementation, and research applications of pharmacogenomics is becoming increasingly recognized. This paper aims to provide an overview and current perspectives of pharmacogenomics in contemporary clinical pharmacy practice and to discuss the future directions on advancing pharmacogenomics education, application, and research in pharmacy practice.
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- Hazem Elewa
- College of Pharmacy, Qatar University Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- College of Pharmacy, Qatar University Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Suzuki O, Dong OM, Howard RM, Wiltshire T. Characterizing the pharmacogenome using molecular inversion probes for targeted next-generation sequencing. Pharmacogenomics 2019; 20:1005-1020. [DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2019-0057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Aim: This study assesses the technical performance and cost of a targeted next-generation sequencing (NGS) multigene pharmacogenetic (PGx) test. Materials & methods: A genetic test was developed for 21 PGx genes using molecular inversion probes to generate library fragments for NGS. Performance of this test was assessed using 53 unique reference control cell lines from the Genetic Testing Reference Materials Coordination Program (GeT-RM). Results: 93.7% of variants were successfully called and the repeatability rate was 99.9%. Reference calls were available for 78.4% of diplotype calls resulting from PGx testing, and concordance for the test was 85.7%. Cost per sample was $32–$56. Conclusion: A targeted NGS assay using molecular inversion probe technology is able to characterize the pharmacogenome efficiently.
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- Oscar Suzuki
- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Center for Pharmacogenomics & Individualized Therapy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Center for Pharmacogenomics & Individualized Therapy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Center for Pharmacogenomics & Individualized Therapy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experimental Therapeutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Center for Pharmacogenomics & Individualized Therapy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
- Department of Genetics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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Manolio TA, Rowley R, Williams MS, Roden D, Ginsburg GS, Bult C, Chisholm RL, Deverka PA, McLeod HL, Mensah GA, Relling MV, Rodriguez LL, Tamburro C, Green ED. Opportunities, resources, and techniques for implementing genomics in clinical care. Lancet 2019; 394:511-520. [PMID: 31395439 PMCID: PMC6699751 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(19)31140-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Advances in technologies for assessing genomic variation and an increasing understanding of the effects of genomic variants on health and disease are driving the transition of genomics from the research laboratory into clinical care. Genomic medicine, or the use of an individual's genomic information as part of their clinical care, is increasingly gaining acceptance in routine practice, including in assessing disease risk in individuals and their families, diagnosing rare and undiagnosed diseases, and improving drug safety and efficacy. We describe the major types and measurement tools of genomic variation that are currently of clinical importance, review approaches to interpreting genomic sequence variants, identify publicly available tools and resources for genomic test interpretation, and discuss several key barriers in using genomic information in routine clinical practice.
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- Teri A Manolio
- National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.
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- National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, and Department of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Duke Center for Applied Genomic and Precision Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- The Jackson Laboratory for Mammalian Genetics, Bar Harbor, ME, USA
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- Center for Genetic Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- DeBartolo Family Personalized Medicine Institute, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Salyakina D, Roy S, Wang W, Oliva M, Akhouri R, Sotto I, Mulas N, Solano R, Fernández JR, Sanchez S, Shamshad U, Perlyn C, McCafferty-Fernandez J. Results and challenges of Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) testing in an ethnically diverse South Florida population. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2019; 7:e922. [PMID: 31389673 PMCID: PMC6732280 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2019] [Revised: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background This study focuses on the implementation of CYP2D6 genetic test profiling and the challenges associated with using standard pharmacogenetics panels in a diverse South Florida population. Methods A total of 413 participants were recruited to participate in this study through Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Buccal swabs were collected and tested using an extended CYP2D6 panel including 22 alleles. Phenotype, genotype, and allelic frequencies were compared among different racial and ethnic groups. Results The majority of participants (75.0%) self‐identified as Hispanics. Four alleles, CYP2D6*4, *17, *41, and *2A, showed a statistically significant difference between White Hispanics and Black Non‐Hispanics. Aggregate frequency of all alleles with decreased function varied between 2.8% and 50.0% in different racial and ethnic groups. Additionally, rare allele combinations were observed in this South Florida cohort. Conclusions The heterogeneity among Hispanic groups demonstrated in previous literature and by this study reflects the complexity of ethnicity and suggests that a more granular categorization is needed, one based on ancestry and migration history rather than primary language. Overall, we have determined that there are statistically significant differences in CYP2D6 allele frequencies in the distinct racial and ethnic populations of South Florida, demonstrating a unique genetic makeup within South Florida. However, overall, the frequencies of Poor Metabolizer, Normal Metabolizer, Intermediate Metabolizer, and Ultrarapid Metabolizer did not differ between racial and ethnic groups at a statistically significant level.
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- Daria Salyakina
- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida.,Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
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- Research Institute, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, Florida.,Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, Florida
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Natasha Petry, Baye J, Aifaoui A, Wilke RA, Lupu RA, Savageau J, Gapp B, Massmann A, Hahn D, Hajek C, Schultz A. Implementation of wide-scale pharmacogenetic testing in primary care. Pharmacogenomics 2019; 20:903-913. [DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2019-0043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The convergence of translational genomics and biomedical informatics has changed healthcare delivery. Institutional consortia have begun implementing lab testing and decision support for drug–gene interactions. Aggregate datasets are now revealing the impact of clinical decision support for drug–gene interactions. Given the pleiotropic nature of pharmacogenes, interdisciplinary teams and robust clinical decision support tools must exist within an informatics framework built to be flexible and capable of cross-talk between clinical specialties. Navigation of the challenges presented with the implementation of five steps to build a genetics program infrastructure requires the expertise of multiple healthcare professionals. Ultimately, this manuscript describes our efforts to place pharmacogenomics in the hands of the primary care provider integrating this information into a patient’s healthcare over their lifetime.
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- Natasha Petry
- Sanford Health Imagenetics, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
- North Dakota State University College of Health Professions Department of Pharmacy Practice, Fargo, ND 58108, USA
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- Sanford Health Imagenetics, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
- North Dakota State University College of Health Professions Department of Pharmacy Practice, Fargo, ND 58108, USA
- South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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- Sanford Health Imagenetics, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
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- Sanford Health Department of Internal Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
- University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
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- Sanford Health Department of Internal Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
- University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
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- Sanford Health Bismarck – Department of Pharmacy, Bismarck, ND 58501 USA
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- Sanford Health Bismarck – Department of Pharmacy, Bismarck, ND 58501 USA
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- North Dakota State University College of Health Professions Department of Pharmacy Practice, Fargo, ND 58108, USA
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- Sanford Health Imagenetics, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
- University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
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- Sanford Health Imagenetics, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
- University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
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Lee CR, Sriramoju VB, Cervantes A, Howell LA, Varunok N, Madan S, Hamrick K, Polasek MJ, Lee JA, Clarke M, Cicci JD, Weck KE, Stouffer GA. Clinical Outcomes and Sustainability of Using CYP2C19 Genotype-Guided Antiplatelet Therapy After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. CIRCULATION-GENOMIC AND PRECISION MEDICINE 2019; 11:e002069. [PMID: 29615454 DOI: 10.1161/circgen.117.002069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND CYP2C19 loss-of-function (LOF) alleles impair clopidogrel effectiveness after percutaneous coronary intervention. The feasibility, sustainability, and clinical impact of using CYP2C19 genotype-guided dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) selection in practice remains unclear. METHODS A single-center observational study was conducted in 1193 patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention and received DAPT after implementation of an algorithm that recommends CYP2C19 testing in high-risk patients and alternative DAPT (prasugrel or ticagrelor) in LOF allele carriers. The frequency of genotype testing and alternative DAPT selection were the primary implementation end points. Risk of major adverse cardiovascular or cerebrovascular and clinically significant bleeding events over 12 months were compared across genotype and DAPT groups by proportional hazards regression. RESULTS CYP2C19 genotype was obtained in 868 (72.8%) patients. Alternative DAPT was prescribed in 186 (70.7%) LOF allele carriers. CYP2C19 testing (P<0.001) and alternative DAPT use in LOF allele carriers (P=0.001) varied over time. Risk for major adverse cardiovascular or cerebrovascular was significantly higher in LOF carriers prescribed clopidogrel versus alternative DAPT (adjusted hazard ratio, 4.65; 95% confidence interval, 2.22-10.0; P<0.001), whereas no significant difference was observed in those without a LOF allele (adjusted hazard ratio, 1.37; 95% confidence interval, 0.72-2.85; P=0.347). Bleeding event rates were similar across groups (log-rank P=0.816). CONCLUSIONS Implementing CYP2C19 genotype-guided DAPT is feasible and sustainable in a real-world setting but challenging to maintain at a consistently high level of fidelity. The higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular or cerebrovascular associated with clopidogrel use in CYP2C19 LOF allele carriers suggests that use of genotype-guided DAPT in practice may improve clinical outcomes.
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- Craig R Lee
- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (C.R.L., A.C., K.H., M.J.P., J.A.L.), UNC Center for Pharmacogenomics and Individualized Therapy (C.R.L., K.E.W.), UNC McAllister Heart Institute (C.R.L., G.A.S.), Division of Cardiology, UNC School of Medicine (V.B.S., L.A.H., N.V., S.M., G.A.S.), Department of Pharmacy, UNC HealthCare Medical Center (M.C., J.D.C.), and Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, UNC School of Medicine (K.E.W.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Hicks JK, Aquilante CL, Dunnenberger HM, Gammal RS, Funk RS, Aitken SL, Bright DR, Coons JC, Dotson KM, Elder CT, Groff LT, Lee JC. Precision Pharmacotherapy: Integrating Pharmacogenomics into Clinical Pharmacy Practice. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY 2019; 2:303-313. [PMID: 32984775 DOI: 10.1002/jac5.1118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Precision pharmacotherapy encompasses the use of therapeutic drug monitoring; evaluation of liver and renal function, genomics, and environmental and lifestyle exposures; and analysis of other unique patient or disease characteristics to guide drug selection and dosing. This paper articulates real-world clinical applications of precision pharmacotherapy, focusing exclusively on the emerging field of clinical pharmacogenomics. This field is evolving rapidly, and clinical pharmacists now play an invaluable role in the clinical implementation, education, and research applications of pharmacogenomics. This paper provides an overview of the evolution of pharmacogenomics in clinical pharmacy practice, together with recommendations on how the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) can support the advancement of clinical pharmacogenomics implementation, education, and research. Commonalities among successful clinical pharmacogenomics implementation and education programs are identified, with recommendations for how ACCP can leverage and advance these common themes. Opportunities are also provided to support the research needed to move the practice and application of pharmacogenomics forward.
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Haga SB, Moaddeb J. Pharmacogenomics courses in pharmacy school curricula. Pharmacogenomics 2019; 20:625-630. [PMID: 31250728 PMCID: PMC6912845 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2019-0024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Aim: The appropriate use and integration of pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing will pivot on provider preparation and training. Pharmacists have been recognized as one of the key providers in the delivery of PGx testing and as such, professional organizations have recommended inclusion of PGx content in pharmacy curricula. Methods: We reviewed the curriculum of 132 US pharmacy schools for information about PGx courses. Results: A total of 70 core curriculum courses were identified. 55 (42%) pharmacy schools included at least one PGx course as part of the core curriculum, and ten (8%) schools that offered a PGx course elective. Conclusion: While many pharmacy schools have responded to the accreditation standards to include PGx, less than half of the schools have developed a standalone course.
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- Susanne B Haga
- Department of Medicine, Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, 304 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Center for Applied Genomics & Precision Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, 304 Research Drive, Durham, NC 27708, USA
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Coriolan S, Arikawe N, Moscati A, Zhou L, Dym S, Donmez S, Garba A, Falbaum S, Loewy Z, Lull M, Saad M, Shtaynberg J, Obeng AO. Pharmacy students' attitudes and perceptions toward pharmacogenomics education. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2019; 76:836-845. [PMID: 31415690 PMCID: PMC6523044 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxz060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate final-year pharmacy students' perceptions toward pharmacogenomics education, their attitudes on its clinical relevance, and their readiness to use such knowledge in practice. METHODS A 19-question survey was developed and modified from prior studies and was pretested on a small group of pharmacogenomics faculty and pharmacy students. The final survey was administered to 978 final-year pharmacy students in 8 school/colleges of pharmacy in New York and New Jersey between January and May 2017. The survey targeted 3 main themes: perceptions toward pharmacogenomics education, attitudes toward the clinical relevance of this education, and the students' readiness to use knowledge of pharmacogenomics in practice. RESULTS With a 35% response rate, the majority (81%) of the 339 student participants believed that pharmacogenomics was a useful clinical tool for pharmacists, yet only 40% felt that it had been a relevant part of their training. Almost half (46%) received only 1-3 lectures on pharmacogenomics and the majority were not ready to use it in practice. Survey results pointed toward practice-based trainings such as pharmacogenomics rotations as the most helpful in preparing students for practice. CONCLUSIONS Final-year student pharmacists reported varying exposure to pharmacogenomics content in their pharmacy training and had positive attitudes toward the clinical relevance of the discipline, yet they expressed low confidence in their readiness to use this information in practice.
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- Shanice Coriolan
- Candidate 2019, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
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- Candidate 2020, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany, NY
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- The Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- The Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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- Touro College of Pharmacy, Touro College, New York, NY
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- Wegmans School of Pharmacy, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
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- D’Youville College School of Pharmacy, D’Youville College, Buffalo, NY
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- Fairleigh Dickinson College School of Pharmacy, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ
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- Touro College of Pharmacy, Touro College, New York, NY
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- Wegmans School of Pharmacy, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
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- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. Johns University, Jamaica, NY
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- Department of Experiential Education, LIU Brooklyn Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY
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- The Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
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Haidar CE, Hoffman JM, Gammal RS, Relling MV, Crews KR. Development of a postgraduate year 2 pharmacy residency in clinical pharmacogenetics. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2019; 74:409-415. [PMID: 28274984 DOI: 10.2146/ajhp160174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The structure and development of an innovative, ASHP-accredited postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) clinical pharmacogenetics residency program are described. SUMMARY A 12-month PGY2 clinical pharmacogenetics residency was created at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in accordance with the ASHP standards for advanced practice residencies. The purpose of this 12-month residency program is to prepare pharmacy residents to implement pharmacogenetics in clinical practice. The program helps residents develop expertise in the science of pharmacogenetics as well as an understanding of translational research, innovative pharmacy practice model development, and clinical informatics. The resident learns to optimize patient outcomes through the expert provision of evidence-based, patient-centered precision medicine as an integral part of an interprofessional team. After completing the program, residents are expected to have the clinical skills necessary to practice in the field of clinical pharmacogenetics and independently implement pharmacogenetic testing in other health-system settings. Because implementation of pharmacogenetics requires collaboration across many disciplines, residents works within an interprofessional team of physicians, nurses, informatics specialists, pharmacists, and clinical laboratory personnel to achieve program goals. Since the first resident graduated in 2012, the program has graduated 1 resident each year. Graduated residents have accepted pharmacogenetics positions at major academic medical centers and community hospitals, as well as academic and research positions with a pharmacogenetics emphasis. CONCLUSION A PGY2 clinical pharmacogenetics residency was successfully developed at St. Jude in 2013. After completion of the program, residents are equipped with the clinical skills and necessary experience to drive precision medicine forward and lead the implementation of pharmacogenetic testing in other healthcare settings.
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- Cyrine E Haidar
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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Maggo SDS, Sycamore KLV, Miller AL, Kennedy MA. The Three Ps: Psychiatry, Pharmacy, and Pharmacogenomics, a Brief Report From New Zealand. Front Psychiatry 2019; 10:690. [PMID: 31616328 PMCID: PMC6764017 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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We describe a case series of 22 individuals who were referred to our laboratory by a pharmacist based in a mental health hospital, for pharmacogenetic analysis due to severe or unexpected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to psychiatric medication. The participants were genotyped for common variation in the CYP2D6, CYP2C19, and CYP2C9 genes, using Sanger sequencing. We tested variants in these genes as they have the strongest evidence with respect to altering the pharmacokinetics of commonly prescribed psychiatric medicine. Looking specifically at the subset of 18 European study participants, we observed a comparatively high but non-significant rate of pharmacogenetic variants, compared to allele frequency surveys in unselected population samples. For CYP2D6, we observed an elevated frequency of both poor (17%) and intermediate (33%) metabolizers when compared with previously reported frequencies (6% and 12% respectively). For CYP2C19, we observed an increased frequency of intermediate (33%) and ultra-rapid (17%) metabolizers compared to expected frequencies (21% and 4% respectively). For CYP2C9, the frequency of intermediate metabolizers (22%) was elevated compared to the expected population frequency (11%). While sample size is a major limitation of this brief report, we can conclude that patients with adverse reactions to antidepressant or antipsychotic drugs selected by a specialist mental health pharmacist appear to have a relatively high rate of genetic variants in pharmacogenes known to affect the pharmacokinetics of these drugs. The selective application of such pharmacogenetic tests by clinical pharmacists may be a valuable approach to clarify the basis for adverse or unusual responses to medication, and to guide ongoing prescribing decisions for this group of patients.
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- Simran D S Maggo
- Gene Structure and Function Lab, Carney Centre for Pharmacogenomics, Department of Pathology & Biomedical Science, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Pharmacy Department, Canterbury District Health Board, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Gene Structure and Function Lab, Carney Centre for Pharmacogenomics, Department of Pathology & Biomedical Science, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Gene Structure and Function Lab, Carney Centre for Pharmacogenomics, Department of Pathology & Biomedical Science, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Suppiah V, Lim CX, Hotham E. Community pharmacists and their role in pharmacogenomics testing: an Australian perspective drawing on international evidence. Aust J Prim Health 2018; 24:441-447. [PMID: 30409245 DOI: 10.1071/py18047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 08/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Patients obtaining a prescription from a pharmacy expect that the drug will be effective and have minimal side-effects. Unfortunately, drugs exhibit the desired effect in ~25-60% of people prescribed any medication. Adverse effects occur at a rate of 10% in patients taking a medication, and this rate increases during and after hospitalisation, with the transition of care back to the ambulatory setting posing a particular risk. Pharmacogenomics testing has been shown to optimise pharmacotherapy by increasing medication effectiveness and reducing drug-related toxicity, thus curtailing overall healthcare costs. Evidence from international studies have shown that community pharmacists would be able to offer this highly relevant professional service to their clients, given suitable training. This specific training complements pharmacists' existing skills and expertise by educating them in an emerging scientific area of pharmacogenomics. However, in an increasingly tight financial climate, the provision of pharmacogenomics testing by Australian community pharmacists will only be viable with an appropriate reimbursement through the Medicare Benefits Schedule, currently accessible by other allied health practitioners but not by pharmacists.
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- Vijayaprakash Suppiah
- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, City West Campus, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, City West Campus, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, City West Campus, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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Frick A, Benton C, Suzuki O, Dong O, Howard R, El-Sabae H, Wiltshire T. Implementing Clinical Pharmacogenomics in the Classroom: Student Pharmacist Impressions of an Educational Intervention Including Personal Genotyping. PHARMACY 2018; 6:pharmacy6040115. [PMID: 30360487 PMCID: PMC6306770 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy6040115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2018] [Revised: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Pharmacogenomics provides a personalized approach to pharmacotherapy by using genetic information to guide drug dosing and selection. However, partly due to lack of education, pharmacogenomic testing has not been fully implemented in clinical practice. With pharmacotherapy training and patient accessibility, pharmacists are ideally suited to apply pharmacogenomics to patient care. Student pharmacists (n = 222) participated in an educational intervention that included voluntary personal genotyping using 23andMe. Of these, 31% of students completed both pre- and post-educational interventions to evaluate their attitudes and confidence towards the use of pharmacogenomics data in clinical decision making, and 55% of this paired subset obtained personal genotyping. McNemar’s test and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used to analyze responses. Following the educational intervention, students regardless of genotyping were more likely to recommend personal genotyping (36% post-educational intervention versus 19% pre-educational intervention, p = 0.0032), more confident in using pharmacogenomics in the management of drug therapy (51% post-educational intervention versus 29% pre-educational intervention, p = 0.0045), and more likely to believe that personalized genomics would have an important role in their future pharmacy career (90% post-educational intervention versus 51% pre-educational intervention, p = 0.0072) compared to before receiving the educational intervention. This educational intervention positively influenced students’ attitudes and confidence regarding pharmacogenomics in the clinical setting. Future studies will examine the use of next-generation sequencing assays that selectively examine pharmacogenes in the education of student pharmacists.
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- Amber Frick
- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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- Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA.
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Formea CM, Nicholson WT, Vitek CR, Wix KK, McCullough KB, Cunningham JL, Zeuli JD, Matey ET, Merten JA, Richardson DM, Billings AL, Schramm GE. Implementation of a pharmacogenomics education program for pharmacists. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2018; 75:1939-1946. [PMID: 30301720 DOI: 10.2146/ajhp170771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The development, implementation, and evaluation of a pharmacogenomics education program for pharmacists in a large, integrated multicampus health system are described. SUMMARY Pharmacogenomics has been described as tailoring medications to each patient's unique genetic sequence with the goals of minimizing harmful effects and optimizing therapeutic effects. Pharmacists are uniquely trained to lead the implementation of pharmacogenomics in clinical care. After assessment of pharmacists' comfort with pharmacogenomics, different approaches were explored to develop, pilot test, and disseminate pharmacogenomics education across a multicampus academic medical center. Limited success with large-audience, single-lecture didactic education led to development and delivery of targeted, competency-based online modules using the institution's academic virtual learning environment and course management system. Implementation steps included (1) collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine to create an interprofessional development team and project charter, (2) galvanizing pharmacy leadership support across multiple campuses, (3) development of competency-based interactive modules, and (4) assessment of the quality of and learner satisfaction with the modules. Significant improvements in competency scores were observed with each module and across the multiple campuses. Satisfaction with the education program was assessed at the end of a 4-module series. CONCLUSION A pharmacogenomics educational program targeting pharmacists was developed through interprofessional collaboration and provided a novel opportunity to construct an educational infrastructure to support enterprise health-system campuses with limited educational resources.
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- Christine M Formea
- Department of Pharmacy, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, and Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Pharmacy, Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, Rochester, MN
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Empey PE, Stevenson JM, Tuteja S, Weitzel KW, Angiolillo DJ, Beitelshees AL, Coons JC, Duarte JD, Franchi F, Jeng LJ, Johnson JA, Kreutz RP, Limdi NA, Maloney KA, Obeng AO, Peterson JF, Petry N, Pratt VM, Rollini F, Scott SA, Skaar TC, Vesely MR, Stouffer GA, Wilke RA, Cavallari LH, Lee CR. Multisite Investigation of Strategies for the Implementation of CYP2C19 Genotype-Guided Antiplatelet Therapy. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2018; 104:664-674. [PMID: 29280137 PMCID: PMC6019555 DOI: 10.1002/cpt.1006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2017] [Revised: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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CYP2C19 genotype-guided antiplatelet therapy following percutaneous coronary intervention is increasingly implemented in clinical practice. However, challenges such as selecting a testing platform, communicating test results, building clinical decision support processes, providing patient and provider education, and integrating methods to support the translation of emerging evidence to clinical practice are barriers to broad adoption. In this report, we compare and contrast implementation strategies of 12 early adopters, describing solutions to common problems and initial performance metrics for each program. Key differences between programs included the test result turnaround time and timing of therapy changes, which are both related to the CYP2C19 testing model and platform used. Sites reported the need for new informatics infrastructure, expert clinicians such as pharmacists to interpret results, physician champions, and ongoing education. Consensus lessons learned are presented to provide a path forward for those seeking to implement similar clinical pharmacogenomics programs within their institutions.
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- Philip E. Empey
- Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Center for Pharmacogenomics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Medicine and Program for Personalized and Genomic Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Center for Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Medicine and Program for Personalized and Genomic Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Center for Pharmacogenomics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Department of Medicine, Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham AL
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- Department of Medicine and Program for Personalized and Genomic Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- The Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; and Pharmacy Department, The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY
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- Departments of Biomedical Informatics and Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
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- Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY and Sema4, a Mount Sinai venture, Stamford, CT
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Medicine and Program for Personalized and Genomic Medicine, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Cardiology, School of Medicine and McAllister Heart Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research and Center for Pharmacogenomics, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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- Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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Kennedy MJ. Personalized medicines - are pharmacists ready for the challenge? INTEGRATED PHARMACY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2018; 7:113-123. [PMID: 30310772 PMCID: PMC6166757 DOI: 10.2147/iprp.s133083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The field of personalized medicine affords multiple opportunities to pharmacists, and pharmacists have specific knowledge, skills and abilities that make them uniquely suited to advance the use of personalized medicine as a clinical tool. The pharmacy profession as a whole, however, has been slow to embrace the concept of clinical pharmacogenetics and is now facing a critical juncture that can potentially redefine the professional identity of the pharmacist. Before practice transformation can occur, however, it is important for our profession to ask and fully explore the following question: Are pharmacists ready for the challenge of personalized medicine? When assessing the readiness of pharmacy for personalized medicine, one must consider factors that are specific to the individual pharmacist as well as systematic considerations that allow pharmacists to successfully integrate personalized medicine into their individual practice area. These include factors such as education and training, competency, an attitude of engagement and adequate support and guidance. Personnel, information technology and laboratory infrastructure are also critical elements that are required, and financially sustainable practice models must be developed. Successful advancement of clinical pharmacogenetics will also require the profession to clearly define their vision of what success looks like and where it wants to be at the end of the transformational journey. Without a clear destination, we will continue to move as individuals in different directions and fail to progress as a whole. While pharmacists might not be completely ready for the challenge of pharmacogenetics, they are most certainly up to facing the challenge. The time is right and the stage is set for pharmacy to embark on another transformative journey - a journey that will redefine the role of the pharmacist and will secure a place for pharmacy in the era of personalized medicine and beyond.
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- Mary Jayne Kennedy
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, High Point University, High Point, NC, USA,
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Albassam A, Alshammari S, Ouda G, Koshy S, Awad A. Knowledge, perceptions and confidence of physicians and pharmacists towards pharmacogenetics practice in Kuwait. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0203033. [PMID: 30183746 PMCID: PMC6124749 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pharmacogenetics practice has been successfully implemented in many developed countries to enhance personalized medicine and improve clinical and economic outcomes. An understanding of healthcare providers' knowledge, perceptions, confidence towards pharmacogenetics, and their active enrollment with pharmacogenetic testing is essential for test acceptance and utilization. This study was designed to assess physicians' and pharmacists' knowledge, perceptions, and confidence towards pharmacogenetics, determine the preferred learning format for their future education in pharmacogenetics, and identify the barriers to its application in their practice settings. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a pretested self-administered questionnaire on a sample of 629 randomly selected physicians and pharmacists. Descriptive and comparative analyses were used in data analysis. RESULTS The response rate was 98.1%. Less than one-tenth of respondents were exposed to pharmacogenetics education or training (8.9%), applied pharmacogenetics testing in their practice (9.4%), or provided patient counselling on the results of the pharmacogenetic testing (9.1%), and over 90% of them were physicians. The overall respondents' mean (SD) total knowledge score percentage was low [45.0% (24)] and there was no significant difference between the physicians and pharmacists scores (p>0.05). Only 16.0% of participants indicated that they felt confident in applying pharmacogenetics in their practice settings. Despite these low levels of knowledge and self-confidence, 70.2% of participants expressed overall positive perceptions towards pharmacogenetics and its clinical implications. These positive overall perceptions were found to be significantly more common among pharmacists compared to physicians (p<0.05). The top two perceived barriers facing the implementation of pharmacogenetics in Kuwait were lack of education or training and clinical guidelines. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight important concerns and will aid in the assessment of current pharmacogenetics practice. Also, they will provide further insight in designing future targeted multifaceted interventions to promote the adoption and utilization of pharmacogenetics testing in Kuwait.
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- Abdullah Albassam
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Pharmacy, Jahra Hospital, Ministry of Health, Jahra City, Kuwait
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- Drug Inspection Administration, Ministry of Health, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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