A number of resources about pharmacogenetics and PGx testing are available online. Some are quick guides that you can easily check if you have a specific question regarding a test or drug. Others include webinars and presentations about pharmacogenetic testing. We will update as new resources become available.
US Food and Drug Administration: Table of PGx Biomarkers in Drug Labels
This table includes a list of all FDA-approved drugs with labels containing PGx information, their respective PGx biomarker, and sections of the label that contain PGx information. Some labels include specific actions to be taken based on PGx test results. Within the table, there is a hyperlink to the label if you’re interested in learning more. Our table Drug Labels & Clinical Guidelines uses some information acquired from this website.
PharmGKB
The PharmGKB resource includes clinical information such as dosing guidelines and drug labels, potentially clinically actionable gene-drug associations and genotype-phenotype relationships. PharmGKB collects, curates and disseminates knowledge about the impact of human genetic variation on drug responses.
National Genetics and Education Development Centre: Pharmacogenetics in Healthcare
The UK National Health System (NHS) National Genetics and Genomics Education Centre provides videos and other information about PGx as well as other topics in genetics and genomics. Included is a link to an online course if you’re interested in learning more about PGx.
University of California San Diego Pharmacogenomics Education Program
This site includes an education program, called PharmGenEd™ includes a collection of resources including Web-based presentations, live presentation and written articles to increase awareness about the validity and utility of PGx tests and their use in care. The program is designed for pharmacists and physicians, pharmacy and medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education: Pharmacogenetics E-Learning Programme
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education of the UK has developed e-learning programs that you can complete to increase your knowledge about PGx. Their programs have been developed specifically for pharmacists and reviews the basics of pharmacogenetics and its use by pharmacists.
Last updated August 20, 2014
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