Implementation of Pharmacogenetic Testing in Hospital Wards

Overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether it is feasible to implement pharmacogenetic testing as part of medication review while the patient is admitted to hospital.

Earlier studies have shown that pharmacogenetic testing may contribute to optimizing the efficacy of medication treatment and to reduce the risk of adverse effects. Inclusion of pharmacogenetic testing as part of medication reviews reveals more serious drug related problems and leads to more changes in medication treatment than medication review alone. The use of pharmacogenetic testing as part of medication reviews has not earlier been systematically investigated in hospital patients in Norway. There is little documentation of what is needed to implement the use of pharmacogenetic testing in a hospital ward. The investigators are conducting a descriptive study in two internal medicine wards at Akershus University Hospital. 50 patients using minimum 5 regular drugs including at least one relevant for pharmacogenetic testing will be enrolled in the study.

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