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Shanna K O'Connor1, Stefanie P Ferreri, Natasha M Michaels
1Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, USA.
Community pharmacies can offer pharmacogenetic testing by overcoming implementation barriers. Proper planning and practice partnerships are key to successfully integrating pharmacogenetics services.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacogenetics
- Community Pharmacy Practice
- Healthcare Services
Background:
- Community pharmacies offer diverse patient services, including medication therapy management and point-of-care testing.
- The study site is a regional chain community pharmacy that also serves as a training center for pharmacy residents and students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To inform community pharmacies about implementing pharmacogenetic testing services.
- To share experiences and solutions for overcoming barriers encountered during the initiation of pharmacogenetics services in a community pharmacy setting.
Main Methods:
- A pharmacogenetics testing service was implemented in a single community pharmacy within a regional chain.
- The feasibility of offering pharmacogenetic testing was assessed as the primary outcome measure.
Main Results:
- Internal and external barriers were identified during the implementation of the pharmacogenetics service.
- The study details the experiences of the investigation team and provides solutions to address these identified barriers.
Conclusions:
- Community pharmacies can successfully implement pharmacogenetic testing services.
- Identifying practice partners and thorough planning are crucial for overcoming implementation barriers.
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