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Meloche M, Kwon HJ, Letarte N, Bussières JF, Vadnais B, Hurlimann T, Lavoie A, Beauchesne MF, de Denus S. Opinion, experience and educational preferences concerning pharmacogenomics: an exploratory study of Quebec pharmacists. Pharmacogenomics 2020; 21:235-245. [DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2019-0135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the current opinion, experience and educational preferences of pharmacists in Quebec concerning pharmacogenomics. Method: A web-based survey containing 25 questions was sent to all Quebec pharmacists. Results: Most pharmacists were willing to advise patients (81%) and physicians (84%) on treatment choices based on pharmacogenomic test results after proper training. Only 31% had been previously exposed to pharmacogenomic test results, and 91% were favorable to pharmacogenomics training, with e-learning through interactive video sessions (69%). The preferred training session length was between 1 and 3 h (59%). Hospital pharmacists were more often exposed to pharmacogenomic tests (p < 0.0001) and more frequently advised patients on treatment choices (p < 0.001) than community pharmacists. Conclusion: Pharmacists remain favorable toward pharmacogenomics, but its use in clinical practice stays limited. Identifying the educational preferences of pharmacists may help in the development of educational programs to help them integrate pharmacogenomics in their clinical practice.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maxime Meloche
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Pharmacy, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Pharmacy, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Department of Pharmacy, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Social & Preventive Medicine, Bioethics Programs, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center, Montreal, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Research Center, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux de l’Estrie-Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Installations Hôtel-Dieu et Fleurimont, Sherbrooke, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
- Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Canada
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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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