John McDermott

Aug 22, 2023 | rpharms.com | John Mcdermott |John McDermott

by John McDermott, NIHR Research Fellow at Manchester UniversityWhat is pharmacogenetics and why is it important? Pharmacogenetics is using genetic information to make medicines safer and more effective is called pharmacogenetics. This idea can be really beneficial for patients and the healthcare service in the NHS. In the past ten years, we've learned that certain genetic differences can affect how people respond to medicines, influencing their safety and effectiveness.