Craig Beavers on why pharmacists should be leaders in PGx implementation in health systems

Craig Beavers, the Cardiovascular Pharmacy Specialist at UK, Healthcare Director of Cardiovascular Services at Baptist Health Kentucky and Indiana, and Assistant Adjunct Professor with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, joins us in this episode to discuss why pharmacists should be leaders in pharmacogenetics implementation, the next steps for PGx in health systems and how he thinks when it comes to comprehensive medication management. 

Show Notes: 

1:55 - What led you to become a pharmacist and what led you to focus on cardiovascular pharmacy?

4:55 - The pharmacist’s perspective

8:18 - Research: focus and interests

10:45 - Pharmacogenetics in the context of cardiovascular disease

13:22 - The role of pharmacists in the future

18:45 - Comprehensive medication management

22:03 - Patient stories: where pharmacogenetics makes an impact

24:00 - The challenges of the next steps in PGx programs

27:51 - What technology can help health systems succeed

31:24 - The human connection in PGx implementation

33:30 - Craig's go-to PGx resources 

34:40 - Here more from Craig