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Role Of Pharmacogenetics Testing In Psychiatry

Joseph Goldberg, MD, and Lisa Goldstone, PharmD, MS, discuss the benefits and limitations of pharmacogenetics testing on current psychiatric practice based on recent evidence from clinical trials as well as their own clinical experience. Although the identification of genetic factors affecting drug safety and efficacy may be beneficial for some patients, pharmacogenetics testing is not currently recommended for routine clinical use. By understanding the scope of information that current pharmacogenetics testing can provide in psychiatry, health care providers can identify …

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