Your genes could change your prescription. So why aren't doctors testing?
13-11-2026 10:00 via CBC | Top Stories News

Your genes could change your prescription. So why aren't doctors testing?

One in four people has been prescribed a drug for which their genetics could affect treatment, according to a recent study. Genetic testing could help doctors choose safer, more effective drugs, but cost and other barriers currently limit its routine use in Canada, researchers say.
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