Value of Genetics-informed Drug Dosing Guidance in Pregnant Women: A Needs Assessment with Obstetric Healthcare Providers at Johns Hopkins.

In order to better understand the potential value of genetics-informed drug dose guidance to obstetric healthcare providers at Johns Hopkins we administered a web-based needs assessment survey. The survey included questions about: 1) experience with adjusting drug doses during pregnancy; 2) comfort prescribing medications to pregnant women with chronic conditions; 3) awareness and use of genetics-informed dosing guidance; and 4) perceived value of access to services to provide genetics-informed dosing guidance. Among thirty-one respondents, 81% indicated an interest in access to genetics-informed drug dose guidance, particularly a mobile or electronic health record (EHR) application.