The Pharmacist’s Role in Personalized Medicine: A Review of Pharmacogenetics

Learning Objectives At the end of this activity, participants should be able to:  explain basic pharmacogenomic and pharmacogenetic concepts.  explain how genetic variation in proteins, including drug transporters and drug metabolizing enzymes, affect drug metabolism and drug response.  discuss the availability of evidence-based guidelines and utilize them for the selection of drug therapy.  review the cost, cost-effectiveness and reimbursement by insurers relevant to pharmacogenomics tests and test interpretation for patients.  recall the process of acquiring genetic material, completing the necessary paperwork and interpreting the pharmacogenetic testing results.