Independent Community Pharmacists' Experience in Offering Pharmacogenetic Testing.

ABSTRACT:

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 perso

SUBMITTER: Haga SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8289463 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature