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How we set up the UK’s first clopidogrel genomics testing system

Specialist clinical pharmacist Alex Matos explains how he has been implementing pharmacogenomics in daily use on the acute stroke ward.…

Published: 1 August 2022

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Safety review launched into anti-epileptic medicine topiramate over fears of harm to unborn children

The review was prompted by study results that showed there was a two- to four-fold increased risk of developmental disorders or learning difficulties in children exposed to topiramate before birth.…

Published: 27 July 2022

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Pharmacogenomic testing may aid antidepressant prescribing, study results show

Researchers found that patients with major depressive disorder whose treatment was guided by genetic testing were more likely to receive an antidepressant with no drug–gene interaction.…

Published: 13 July 2022

Feature

Everything you need to know about the NHS genomic medicine service

A closer look at the progress made so far on NHS England’s new national genomic medicine service.…

Published: 21 June 2022

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First pharmacogenomic testing service to be launched by pharmacy multiple later in 2022

Exclusive: If the Day Lewis service proves to be successful and cost effective, it could be commissioned more widely by the NHS.…

Published: 26 May 2022

Opinion

We cannot ignore race when it comes to pharmacogenomics

Research on pharmacogenomics must reflect diversity within populations to truly benefit patients.…

Published: 18 May 2022

Feature

Cancer pharmacogenomics testing: are we hitting the mark?

The introduction of DPYD testing has launched the NHS into the world of pharmacogenomics, with huge benefits for patients. But with new data showing considerable variation in wait times for test results across England, we look at how this could be improved.…

Published: 5 May 2022

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No pharmacists apply for fully funded place on genomic medicine course

Exclusive: There have been no applications for funded places on the genomic medicine postgraduate course at Swansea University since the funding was allocated in 2019.…

Published: 5 May 2022

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Pharmacogenomic testing may be effective in depression treatment, according to study

Patients with major depressive disorder that received treatment guided by pharmacogenomic testing had better outcomes than those who received treatment as usual in the GAP-MDD trial.…

Published: 11 April 2022

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NHS to introduce rapid genetic test that could save the hearing of hundreds of newborn babies

One in 500 babies carry the genetic variant that can make the antibiotic gentamicin cause permanent hearing loss.…

Published: 5 April 2022