Patient Awareness and Acceptance of Pharmacogenomics Services: A Survey of Attitudes Toward PGx Implementation and Pharmacist-Led Care

Background/Objectives: Patient interest in pharmacogenomics (PGx) is growing, yet literacy remains low. This study aims to evaluate patient perspectives on pharmacist-led PGx services, assessing community perceptions of PGx pharmacists, their perceived role in care, literacy levels, and willingness to pay for services. Methods: A brief survey was distributed via social media to participants in southern Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana. This survey included the Minnesota Assessment of Pharmacogenomic Literacy (MAPL), Likert-style questions to assess preferences, and willingness to pay questions with open fields. Upon completion, 152 responses were received. After data cleaning, 82 responses were analyzed. Results: While 66% of participants preferred their primary care provider to order testing, 45% preferred a PGx pharmacist over their primary care provider to explain their results and medication implications. Conclusions: After being educated on the role of a PGx pharmacist, respondents preferred a PGx pharmacist to explain their PGx testing results and any medication implications.