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Pharmacokinetic Differences between Races or Ethnic Groups

Expiry Date
: 31/10/2026
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This article provides insight into ethnic diversity and the differences in pharmacokinetics (PK) between these groups.

Keywords: environmental factors, genetic polymorphisms, inter-ethnic differences, pharmacokinetic differences

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this study was to consult literature to determine the degree in which pharmacokinetics differ between ethnic groups and to investigate how current teaching in higher education (HE) reflects these findings.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The difference in pharmacokinetics within different ethnic groups.

     

  2. The potential impact related to ethnic differences and generalized patient treatments.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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