Abstract
The expectations for pharmacogenetic testing have been high, partly because of the hype surrounding the human genome project (art & science January 28). But pharmacogenetics will soon become a reality in everyday health care in the UK. Pharmacogenetic testing may not be necessary for the vast numbers of drugs with a wide therapeutic margin and few or no serious side effects. However, it will be helpful in preventing harm when there are difficulties in finding the specific therapeutic dose for a patient.
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