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Why Is Pharmacogenetics Testing Important?

Over 4 billion prescriptions are issued each year. However, not all prescriptions are effective. In fact, the response rate of many drugs is only between 50-75%. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) account for up to 7% of all hospital admissions. The negative impact of ADRs on children is especially severe, compared to that on adults. Most of the reactions were of moderate severity. This indicates the need for rigid ADR monitoring among patients to ensure the safety of drug therapy.