Advancing Clinical Pharmacogenomics Worldwide Through the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC).

Abstract

The Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) has advanced clinical pharmacogenomics since 2009 by developing freely available, evidence-based gene/drug guidelines. Covering 34 genes and 164 drugs, CPIC guidelines have become the global standard for translating pharmacogenomic test results into actionable prescribing decisions. This paper summarizes data highlighting CPIC's pivotal role in accelerating the global adoption of pharmacogenomics and establishing itself as the leading resource for clinical implementation. To assess CPIC's growth and impact, we analyzed member demographics, guideline characteristics, author composition, bibliometric data, database/API usage, and real-world implementation using internal tracking, external databases (Scopus, iCite), website analytics, PubMed review (2019-2024), and CPIC member surveys (2012, 2024). CPIC has 28 active guidelines with international authorship and widespread adoption, garnering over 10,000 citations and 1.4 million views. Robust implementation is evident, with 85% of PubMed-indexed pharmacogenomic implementation studies referencing CPIC guidelines. Additionally, 128 healthcare institutions and 40 commercial laboratories report using CPIC content. The CPIC API supports over 80,000 monthly queries, increasingly integrated into EHRs, including Epic's foundational genomics module. Member surveys show a shift from scientific evidence concerns to practical barriers like clinician education, reimbursement, and EHR integration. CPIC has evolved from a guideline development initiative into a global leader in pharmacogenomics implementation, fostering collaboration, standardization, and sustainable integration into diverse healthcare settings.