25 April 2023
(Last updated: 10 Mar 2026 17:23)
RPS release a collaborative position statement on the current and developing roles of pharmacy professionals in genomic medicine.
APTUK are part of a collabrative working group on genomic medicine. The group, lead by RPS and including a range of other pharmacy organisations, have released a position statement which considers the current and developing roles of pharmacy in genomic medicine.
The conclusion of the report finds that: The mainstreaming of genomics into routine clinical practice is described across the UK in national genomic strategies and will have a significant impact on all healthcare professional groups, including pharmacy.
Pharmacy is well-placed to fulfil a wide range of roles in genomic medicine, and there are significant opportunities for novel approaches to patient care by pharmacy professionals with the appropriate knowledge and skills.
Please follow this link for the full report: Pharmacy professionals and Genomic Medicine
April 2023