Pharmacists & Pharmacogenomics

Genomic medicine is set to revolutionise how medicines are used across healthcare.

Pharmacogenomics – the study of how our genome influences drug response – is already enabling safer and more effective prescribing decisions. The use of medicines that target specific genetic variants of disease is also expanding.

The pharmacy workforce will play a central role in embedding and utilising genomics to optimise medicines use. There is a need for all pharmacy professionals to be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver genomic medicine to their patients.

Here are a few examples of why genomics is important to pharmacy.
Article Pharmacogenomics: What’s possible and where are we going? On 14 July 2022 the North Thames Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) held an event showcasing how genomic medicine is transforming healthcare in our region. In this talk Dharmisha Chauhan, Lead Genomic Pharmacist at North Thames GMSA, introduces what pharmacogenomics is, explains some of the genes that are known to affect drug metabolism, and discusses current […]
Article Webinar for Nurses and Midwives: Familial Hypercholesterolemia This webinar is part of the Genomics Lunch and Learn series for nurses and midwives, to provide an insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare.   Speakers: Anthony Wierzbiki, Guy’s and St Thomas’s Consultant and Honorary Professor in Metabolic Medicine and Chemical Pathology Tina Dawson, HEART UK Lipid Specialist Nurse […]
Article Webinar for Nurses and Midwives: Cystic Fibrosis screening and diagnosis First of the Genomics Lunch and Learn, a series for nurses and midwives to gain an insight into how genomic testing is used across different areas of healthcare. Speakers and topics covered: Carrier testing Cathryn Moss, Principle Genetic Counsellor, St George’s Hospital This session offers nurses and midwives a practical guide to Cystic Fibrosis carrier testing including eligibility criteria and […]

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Genomic learning from the Centre for Postgraduate Pharmacy Education for all pharmacy professionals in England.

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GeNotes Pharmacogenomics for all healthcare professionals. Helping you to make the right medicine related decisions for your patients.

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