Pharmacy and Genomic Medicine: A UK-wide survey of pharmacy staff assessing their prior education, confidence and educational needs...The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Annual Conference, November 10, 2023, London, United Kingdom

The article focuses on a UK-wide survey assessing pharmacy staff's prior education, confidence, and educational needs in genomics and pharmacogenomics. The survey, which included 1,552 pharmacy professionals across all UK nations, found that only 13% had formal genomics training, and most felt unprepared to use genomic testing in practice. Despite this, a majority anticipated genomics would impact their work within five years and expressed interest in receiving further education. The study highlights the need for targeted educational support to enable pharmacy teams to effectively integrate genomic medicine into patient care.