An introduction to pharmacogenomics and why it should be considered in routine clinical practice. Additional discussion will be centred around some of the exciting new challenges in implementing pharmacogenomics in clinical practice.
Learning objectives:
- Define pharmacogenomics and relevant terminology
- Differentiate between testing and screening in pharmacogenomics
- Explain the impact of the liver and its enzymes on pharmacogenomics
- Outline pharmacogenomic applications in clinical pharmacy practice
- Describe the challenges in pharmacogenomics and its clinical implementation