Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacy Education in the UK: Mind the Generation Gap

Jamie, K.

Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacy Education in the UK: Mind the Generation Gap Thumbnail


Authors



Abstract

Background: Pharmacogenetics is concerned with genetically-determined drug response variability and the need for pharmacists to be educated in pharmacogenetics is widely acknowledged. Aims: To identify the opportunities and challenges presented by pharmacogenetics in pharmacy practice. Methods: Thirty eight semi-structured interviews were undertaken with numerous pharmacogenetics and pharmacy stakeholders and practitioners in the United Kingdom (UK). Results: A key theme emerging from the data was that a generational knowledge gap exists between young, newly trained pharmacists who were relatively genetically literate and more experienced pharmacists who have limited genetics training in professional development. Conclusion: The knowledge gap identified could impact on the quality and consistency of patient advice and mean pharmacists are overlooked as central practitioners in delivering pharmacogenetic medicine in the future. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society and other professional bodies should engage with the debates and challenges presented by pharmacogenetics and seek to bridge this generational gap.

Citation

Jamie, K. (2013). Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacy Education in the UK: Mind the Generation Gap. Pharmacy education, 13(1), 114-117

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jul 1, 2013
Deposit Date Jan 13, 2014
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Pharmacy education.
Print ISSN 1560-2214
Electronic ISSN 1477-2701
Publisher Taylor and Francis
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 13
Issue 1
Pages 114-117
Publisher URL http://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/253

Files





You might also like



Downloadable Citations