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Use of Drugs With Actionable Pharmacogenetic Biomarkers and Possible Prescribing Changes Among Older People.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - 1 Dec 2025
Zhao Zinan, Zhao Yuxuan, Hu Xiaowen, Wang Xue, Wang Gengchen, Zhang Xinyi, Dong Wenliang, Shi Luwen, Guan Xiaodong, Lu Christine Y, Jin Pengfei, Nie Xiaoyan
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BACKGROUND: Pharmacogenetic testing offers a pathway to safer prescribing and improved outcomes in older adults, who face heightened risks of adverse drug reactions due to polypharmacy and age-related metabolic changes. This study evaluates the prevalence of actionable pharmacogenetic biomarker use and estimates the potential impact of genotype-guided dosing in Chinese older adults. METHODS: This retrospective...
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