Analysis of the current situation of pharmacogenomics in terms of educational and healthcare needs in Egypt and Lebanon.

ABSTRACT: Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is a practice that investigates the link between genetic differences and drug response in patients. This can improve treatment effectiveness and reduce harmful side effects. However, has yet to be adequately realized in developing nations. Three surveys were conducted between November 2022 to March 2023 in Egypt and Lebanon. The first survey assessed availability of PGx testing in different healthcare facilities; the second one assessed knowledge, interest and attitude toward learning about PGx among pharmacists and physicians; and the third one assessed interest in providing PGx education at academic levels. In Egypt, a few of the surveyed healthcare facilities are conducting some form of pharmacogenetic testing. In Lebanon, very few germline pharmacogenomic tests a

SUBMITTER: El-Gowilly SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11492645 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature