Clinical Pharmacists' Involvement in Pharmacogenomics Testing and Related Services in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing is increasingly used in clinical practice to optimize drug therapies. This study aims to understand the involvement of clinical pharmacists in PGx testing at tertiary hospitals in China and their self-assessed capacity to deliver such services.

Methods

We developed a questionnaire exploring clinical pharmacists' involvement and self-assessed level of capacity of performing PGx tests. A random sample was obtained from the Pharmaceutical Affairs Management Professional Committee of the Chinese Hospital Association.

Results

A total of 1005 clinical pharmacists completed the survey. Of these, 996 (99.1%) had heard of PGx tests and 588 (59.0%) had been involved in PGx testing and related services. Some clinical pharmacists (28.9%)

SUBMITTER: Hu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9409798 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature