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Pharmacogenomics - leading edge genetics test now available

Bedford Medical is delighted to announce the introduction of a new service allowing patients to have a genetic test to establish how well prescriptions are likely to work for them and which drugs might not be suitable. Dr Niall Maguire "Testing the way a patient's own personal genetic attributes affect their likely response to therapeutic drugs is an important developing area of medicine and general practice. In partnership with Genetix (a South African genetics testing service) and Letsbuyhealthcare, Bedford Medical is now offering pharmacogenetic analysis to patients who wish to purchase the test. The nurse or GP at the surgery will take the test, send the sample and report the results, as well as keep a record of the analysis in the patient file for future reference. The patient can use this information when medications are being suggested at the practice and by prescribers elsewhere". More details and how to book a test can be found on the Letsbuyhealthcare website.