Results of a pharmacist-led pharmacogenomics service for community-based frail elderly

• In: Short oral presentations, Part 1 (Industry & Science) on Monday, 29 August 2016, 16:30-16:45
• At: Buenos Aires (Argentina) (2016)
• Type: Presentation
• By: BAIN, Kevin (Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Pharmacy, Moorestown, United States)
• Co-author(s): Kevin T Bain:Pharmacy,Tabula Rasa HealthCare,Moorestown,United States|Emily Schwartz:Pharmacy,Tabula Rasa HealthCare,Moorestown,United States|Dennis Helling:Pharmacy,University of Colorado,Aurora,United States|Orsula Knowlton:Pharmacy,Tabula Rasa HealthCare,Moorestown,United States|Calvin Knowlton:Pharmacy,Tabula Rasa HealthCare,Moorestown,United States|Jacques Turgeon:Pharmacy,Tabula Rasa HealthCare,Moorestown,United States
  
• Abstract:

  Genetic polymorphisms can alter drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. This factor is of major importance in frail elderly because of the tremendous burden of drug-drug interactions (DDIs) in these populations. Hence, using pharmacogenomic (PGx) information in clinical practice holds considerable promise for optimizing drug regimens and

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