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Abstract
Despite the fast-growing literature and the emerging support from regulatory drug agencies, the translation of pharmacogenetics (PGx) into the clinic is still rather limited; it seems that many existing challenges are yet to be overcome prior to an extensive adoption of PGx-based diagnostics. This article describes the results of an explorative nonrepresentative survey that attempted to evaluate the perceived status quo of, and the obstacles facing, PGx implementation in clinical practice in countries with emerging and developing economies versus countries with advanced economies. This study is a useful starting point to help gain better insight into the international, rather than merely the regional, barriers facing the lag in PGx implementation in the clinic. A more transparent picture about these priorities can be constructed through conducting a similar study on a more representative sample of respondents/participants.
Financial & competing interests disclosure
The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.
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Ethical conduct of research
The authors state that they have obtained appropriate institutional review board approval or have followed the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki for all human or animal experimental investigations. In addition, for investigations involving human subjects, informed consent has been obtained from the participants involved.