The pharmacist’s attitudes and knowledge of pharmacogenomics and the factors that may predict future engagement

Abstract

The aim of the study is to describe the Pharmacist’s attitudes and knowledge of pharmacogenomics and the factors that may predict future engagement. The primary objective of this survey was to determine how post-graduate education and training influences pharmacist’s knowledge and attitudes of pharmacogenomic testing. In summary, pharmacists with more post-graduate education and training responded more favorably to taking on pharmacogenomic testing. In order to best implement wide-spread testing, pharmacists with post-graduate training could be utilized first as a basis of knowledge for adoption of pharmacogenomics programs. Increased visibility and usage of educational resources will be needed for the majority of pharmacists to have a baseline knowledge of pharmacogenomic testing.