Pharmacogenetic testing and counselling in the community pharmacy: mixed-methods study of a new pharmacist-led service.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing and counselling (short: PGx service) in the community pharmacy is not routinely practiced. We propose a comprehensive pharmacist-led service where PGx information is integrated into medication reviews.

Aim

To evaluate the pharmacist-led service comprising PGx testing and counselling (PGx service) from the perspective of patients.

Method

For this mixed-methods study, we conducted two follow-up interviews F1 and F2 with patients recruited for the PGx service in a community pharmacy after 1st of January 2020. The semi-structured interviews were held by phone call and covered understanding of PGx, the implementation of recommendations, handling of PGx documents (list of concerned substances and PGx recommendation), gain in medicati

SUBMITTER: Jeiziner C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10682055 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature