Don't Routinely Recommend Pharmacogenetic Testing for Most Patients
You'll see a push toward a more personalized approach to drug therapy with pharmacogenetic testing.
These tests will be promoted for a laundry list of meds...but they're not ready for prime time in most cases.
The goal of testing is to tailor drugs and doses based on the patient's genes...to avoid or minimize toxicity and maximize efficacy.
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