Our study looked at physicians' and pharmacists' views of #genomic tests to predict patient response to medications by looking at #gene #variants that affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion & toxicity #pharmacogenomics drslstocker Angela Pearce #SVCRS2021 1/5

Despite expected benefits, #pharmacogenomics testing use is limited worldwide due to lack of knowledge, guidelines & infrastructure. International guidelines exist eg @CPICpgx but these focus on using results to optimise drug therapy, not when or whether to test #SVCRS2021 2/5

>100 #HealthcareProfessionals involved in prescribing decisions across 3 Sydney hospital sites completed our online survey about usage, knowledge, confidence & experience with #pharmacogenomic testing & their views of benefits, risks and barriers to implementation #SVCRS2021 3/5

Our results suggest #HealthcareProfessionals think #pharmacogenomic tests have utility to avoid adverse reactions & optimise dosage BUT are in limited use across sites & specialties. Barriers for physicians & pharmacists are similar & echo findings internationally. #SVCRS2021 4/5

Our study suggests a role for #pharmacogenomics education for doctors & pharmacists, alongside local guidance to boost knowledge & confidence, local infrastructure to enable cross-disciplinary efforts and guidelines spanning specialties. Stay tuned for publication! #SVCRS2021 5/5