Utilizing pharmacogenomic testing can improve medication safety and prevent harm.

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Utilizing pharmacogenomic testing can improve medication safety and prevent harm.

May 22, 2024

ISMP Medication Safety Alert! Acute Care. 2024;29(9):1-4.

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) refers to the impact of genetic variation on an individual’s response to medications. This article describes how one children’s hospital is using PGx to reduce adverse drug reactions and outlines recommendations for implementing a PGx testing program.

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