Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 123 - 140
Published: May 31, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
of
review
Major
depressive
disorder
is
a
prevalent
psychiatric
illness
associated
with
significant
morbidity,
mortality,
and
economic
burden
worldwide.
Despite
the
widespread
use
antidepressants,
remission
rates
among
those
treated
antidepressants
remain
low.
Opportunities
to
personalize
medication
choices
doses
optimize
clinical
outcomes
using
pharmacogenomic
testing
have
been
evaluated.
Recent
findings
Several
prospective
trials
recent
meta-analysis
evaluated
impact
PGx-guided
prescribing
compared
treatment
as
usual
found
no
difference
in
for
patients
MDD.
Summary
We
performed
systematic
all
evaluating
effect
pharmacogenomic-guided
on
being
major
disorder.
A
literature
search
was
PubMed,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
PsychINFO
databases
articles
English
published
from
January
2010
December
2022.
Studies
that
did
not
report
any
patient-level
were
excluded.
total
2489
studies
screened
eligibility.
Full-text
screening
315
yielded
293
exclusions;
thus,
22
included.
Sixteen
randomized-controlled
durations
varying
90
days
52
weeks.
The
this
suggest
routine
may
yield
changes
when
usual.
These
results
or
be
generalizable
persons
taking
given
guideline
recommendations
specific
antidepressants.
Future
are
warranted
utility
such
these
subpopulations.
Psychological Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
53(16), P. 7983 - 7993
Published: Sept. 29, 2023
Psychotropic
medication
efficacy
and
tolerability
are
critical
treatment
issues
faced
by
individuals
with
psychiatric
disorders
their
healthcare
providers.
For
some
people,
it
can
take
months
to
years
of
a
trial-and-error
process
identify
the
ideal
profile.
Current
strategies
(e.g.
clinical
practice
guidelines,
algorithms)
for
addressing
this
issue
be
useful
at
population
level,
but
often
fall
short
individual
level.
This
is,
in
part,
attributed
interindividual
variation
genes
that
involved
pharmacokinetic
(i.e.
absorption,
distribution,
metabolism,
elimination)
pharmacodynamic
receptors,
signaling
pathways)
processes
large
determine
whether
will
efficacious
or
tolerable.
A
precision
prescribing
strategy
know
as
pharmacogenomics
(PGx)
assesses
these
genomic
variations,
uses
inform
selection
dosing
certain
psychotropic
medications.
In
review,
we
describe
path
led
emergence
PGx
psychiatry,
current
evidence
base
implementation
status
clinic,
finally,
future
growth
potential
psychiatry
via
convergence
PGx-guided
emerging
technologies
approaches
pharmacoepigenomics,
pharmacomicrobiomics,
pharmacotranscriptomics,
pharmacoproteomics,
pharmacometabolomics)
personalize
disorders.
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Aug. 18, 2022
Several
healthcare
organizations
have
developed
pre-emptive
pharmacogenetic
testing
programs,
where
is
undertaken
prior
to
the
prescription
of
a
medicine.
This
review
characterizes
barriers
and
facilitators
which
influenced
development
these
programs.
A
bidirectional
citation
searching
strategy
identified
relevant
publications
before
standardized
data
extraction
approach
was
applied.
Publications
were
grouped
by
program
synthesis
using
Consolidated
Framework
for
Implementation
Research
(CFIR).
104
from
40
programs
4
multi-center
initiatives.
26
(66%)
based
in
United
States
95%
high-income
countries.
The
heterogeneous
their
design
scale.
Characteristics
Intervention,
Inner
Setting,
Process
domains
referenced
92.5,
80,
77.5%
respectively.
positive
institutional
culture,
leadership
engagement,
engaging
stakeholders,
use
clinical
champions
frequently
described
as
implementation.
Clinician
self-efficacy,
lack
stakeholder
knowledge,
cost
intervention
commonly
cited
barriers.
Despite
variation
between
there
several
similarities
could
be
categorized
via
CFIR.
These
form
resource
planning
highlighting
key
can
leveraged
promote
successful
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: May 11, 2023
Pharmacogenomics
(PGx)
is
considered
an
emergent
field
in
developing
countries.
Research
on
PGx
the
Latin
American
and
Caribbean
(LAC)
region
remains
scarce,
with
limited
information
some
populations.
Thus,
extrapolations
are
complicated,
especially
mixed
In
this
paper,
we
reviewed
analyzed
pharmacogenomic
knowledge
among
LAC
scientific
clinical
community
examined
barriers
to
application.
We
performed
a
search
for
publications
trials
worldwide
evaluated
contribution
of
LAC.
Next,
conducted
regional
structured
survey
that
list
14
potential
implementation
biomarkers
based
their
importance.
addition,
paired
54
genes/drugs
was
determine
association
between
response
genomic
medicine.
This
compared
previous
2014
assess
progress
region.
The
results
indicated
countries
have
contributed
3.44%
total
2.45%
PGx-related
thus
far.
A
106
professionals
from
17
answered
survey.
Six
major
groups
were
identified.
Despite
region's
continuous
efforts
last
decade,
primary
barrier
same,
"need
guidelines,
processes,
protocols
application
pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics".
Cost-effectiveness
issues
critical
factors
Items
related
reluctance
clinicians
currently
less
relevant.
Based
results,
highest
ranked
(96%-99%)
gene/drug
pairs
perceived
as
important
CYP2D6/tamoxifen,
CYP3A5/tacrolimus,
CYP2D6/opioids,
DPYD/fluoropyrimidines,
TMPT/thiopurines,
CYP2D6/tricyclic
antidepressants,
CYP2C19/tricyclic
NUDT15/thiopurines,
CYP2B6/efavirenz,
CYP2C19/clopidogrel.
conclusion,
although
global
low
field,
relevant
improvement
has
been
observed
perception
usefulness
tests
biomedical
drastically
changed,
raising
awareness
physicians,
which
suggests
promising
future
applications
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
Introduction:
Pharmacogenetics
(PGx)
has
the
potential
to
improve
health
outcomes
but
cost
of
testing
is
a
barrier
for
equitable
access.
Reimbursement
by
insurance
providers
may
lessen
financial
burden
patients,
extent
which
PGx
claims
are
covered
in
clinical
practice
not
been
well-characterized
literature.
Methods:
A
retrospective
analysis
outpatient
submitted
payers
tests
from
1/1/2019
through
12/31/2021
was
performed.
reimbursement
rate
calculated
and
compared
across
specific
test
types
(e.g.,
single
genes,
panel),
payers,
indication,
year
claim
submitted.
Results:
total
1,039
were
analyzed.
The
overall
46%
ranged
36%-48%
payers.
panels
reimbursed
at
significantly
higher
than
gene
(74%
vs.
43%,
p
<
0.001).
Discussion:
variable
based
on
type,
submitted,
number
diagnosis
codes
unique
Due
highly
nature
reimbursement,
affordability
should
be
discussed
with
each
patient.
Clinical and Translational Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6)
Published: May 31, 2024
Pharmacogenetic
(PGx)-informed
medication
prescription
is
a
cutting-edge
genomic
application
in
contemporary
medicine,
offering
the
potential
to
overcome
conventional
"trial-and-error"
approach
drug
prescription.
The
ability
use
an
individual's
genetic
profile
predict
responses
allows
for
personalized
and
dosage
selection,
thereby
enhancing
safety
efficacy
of
treatments.
However,
despite
significant
scientific
clinical
advancements
PGx,
its
integration
into
routine
healthcare
practices
remains
limited.
To
address
this
gap,
Qatar
Genome
Program
(QGP)
has
embarked
on
ambitious
initiative
known
as
QPGx-CARES
(Qatar
Pharmacogenetics
Clinical
Applications
Research
Enhancement
Strategies),
which
aims
set
roadmap
optimizing
PGx
research
implementation
national
scale.
goal
integrate
testing
settings
with
aim
improving
patient
health
outcomes.
In
2022,
QGP
initiated
several
projects
various
settings.
These
aimed
evaluate
utility
testing,
gather
valuable
insights
effective
dissemination
data
professionals
patients,
identify
gaps
challenges
wider
adoption.
strategy
evidence-based
findings
practice,
focusing
implementing
cardiovascular
medications,
supported
by
robust
evidence.
current
sets
precedent
nationwide
precision
medicine
across
diverse
domains.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
The
field
of
pharmacogenetics
(PGx)
is
experiencing
significant
growth,
with
increasing
evidence
to
support
its
application
in
psychiatric
care,
suggesting
potential
personalize
treatment
plans,
optimize
medication
efficacy,
and
reduce
adverse
drug
reactions.
However,
the
perceived
utility
practicability
PGx
for
youth
remains
underexplored.
This
study
investigated
barriers
attitudes
Australian
young
adults
towards
implementation
testing
guide
antidepressant
primary
care.
Semi-structured
focus
groups
interviews
were
conducted
17
participants
aged
between
18
24
years.
These
sessions
recorded
transcribed
before
thematic
analysis
was
used
identify
collective
themes.
Three
key
themes
identified,
including
prescription
process,
concerns
testing,
clinical
implementation.
Although
positively
by
most
participants,
all
shared
about
testing.
Participants
voiced
financial
impact
delays,
accuracy
guiding
treatment.
Additionally,
noted
that
low
awareness
willingness
general
practitioners
incorporate
into
routine
practice
could
hinder
successful
Prior
practices,
it
essential
acknowledge
patient
perspectives
ensure
practices
remain
patient-focused.
highlights
important
considerations
integrating
pharmacotherapy
emphasizes
need
future
research
address
mitigate
adults.
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
Abstract
Aims
Phenoconversion,
a
genotype‐phenotype
mismatch,
challenges
successful
implementation
of
personalized
medicine.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
detect
and
determine
phenoconversion
using
the
solanidine
metabolites
3,4‐seco‐solanidine‐3,4‐dioic
acid
(SSDA)
4‐OH‐solanidine
as
diet‐derived
cytochrome
P450
2D6
(CYP2D6)
biomarkers
in
geriatric,
multimorbid
cohort
with
high
levels
polypharmacy.
Methods
Blood
samples
data
multimedicated
patients
were
collected
during
physician
counsel
(CT:
NCT05247814).
Solanidine
its
determined
via
liquid
chromatography/tandem
mass
spectrometry
used
for
CYP2D6
phenotyping.
genotyping
performed
activity
scores
(AS)
assigned.
Complete
medication
intake
assessed.
A
shift
AS
predicted
measured
by
phenotyping
calculated.
Results
88
complete
documentation
drug
use.
Patients
had
median
age
83
years
(interquartile
range
[IQR]
77‐87)
majority
(70.5%,
n
=
62)
female.
took
15
(IQR
12‐17)
medications.
SSDA/solanidine
metabolic
ratio
correlated
significantly
genotyping‐derived
(
P
<
.001)
clearly
detected
poor
metabolizers.
In
model
adjusted
age,
sex,
Charlson
Comorbidity
Index
estimated
glomerular
filtration
rate
each
additional
substrate/inhibitor
lowered
expected
0.53
(95%
confidence
interval
0.85‐0.21)
points
encoding
functional
variants
R
2
0.242).
Conclusions
Phenotyping
measurement
elucidates
geriatric
patients.
These
results
might
serve
prerequisite
validation
establishment
bedside
method
measure
application
prescribing.
The Pharmacogenomics Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1-2)
Published: March 12, 2025
Abstract
In
view
of
the
limited
data
related
to
preemptive
pharmacogenomics
(PGx)
testing
in
primary
care
setting,
we
designed
a
study
assess
feasibility
implementing
PGx
services
at
outpatient
clinics,
with
aim
practicality
and
challenges
within
care,
its
impact
on
clinical
workflows
patient
care.
This
prospective
was
conducted
between
October
2022
August
2023
five
clinics
located
Singapore.
Patients
aged
21
65
reported
history
or
risk
developing
any
target
chronic
conditions
patients
receiving
one
29
PGx-associated
medications
were
recruited.
Patients’
buccal
samples
processed
using
multi-gene
qPCR-based
panel
allele
variants
pharmacogenes.
Surveys
administered
participants
clinicians
their
perceptions
outcomes
testing.
Among
222
patients,
95%
had
least
clinically
actionable
variant.
Of
these
113
taking
studied
drugs,
21.2%
them
recommendation
based
results.
A
total
150
(67.6%)
participated
post-test
follow-up
survey.
them,
70%
expressed
feeling
relieved
happy
upon
test
reports
increased
confidence
prescribed
medication.
Furthermore,
identified
necessity
for
clearer
legal
regulations
regarding
insurance
coverage
enhance
future
adoption
Given
high
prevalence
almost
all
tested
this
underscores
benefits
Clinical
Trial
Registration:
is
registered
ClinicalTrials.gov,
identifier
NCT05504135,
registration
date
17,
2022.
Internal Medicine Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
52(7), P. 1135 - 1143
Published: Feb. 22, 2022
Despite
healthcare
professionals
(HCP)
endorsing
the
clinical
utility
of
pharmacogenomics
testing,
use
in
practice
is
limited.To
assess
HCP'
perceptions
pharmacogenomic
testing
and
identify
barriers
to
implementation.HCP
involved
prescribing
decisions
at
three
hospitals
Sydney,
Australia,
were
invited
participate.
The
online
survey
assessed
including:
(i)
demographic
variables;
(ii)
use,
knowledge
confidence;
(iii)
perceived
benefits;
(iv)
implementation;
(v)
operational
and/or
system
changes
personnel
required
implement
on
site.HCP
predominantly
medical
practitioners
(75/107)
pharmacists
(25/107).
HCP
was
beneficial
reasons
for
drug
intolerance
(85/95)
risk
side-effects
(86/95).
Although
considered
relevant
their
(79/100),
few
(23/100)
reported
past
or
intended
future
(26/100).
Few
confidence
ability
indications
(14/107),
order
tests
(19/106)
communicate
results
with
patients
(16/107).
Lack
guidelines
(62/79)
(54/77)
identified
as
major
implementation
pharmacogenomics.
Comprehensive
reimbursement
guidelines,
alongside
models-of-care
involving
multidisciplinary
teams
local
champions
suggested
strategies
facilitate
into
practice.Pharmacogenomic
important
guide
selection
dosing
decisions.
However,
limited
knowledge,
low
an
absence
impede
testing.
Establishment
resources
including
Pharmacy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 144 - 144
Published: Sept. 10, 2023
Since
the
rebirth
of
pharmacogenomics
(PGx)
in
1990s
and
2000s,
with
new
discoveries
genetic
variation
underlying
adverse
drug
response
analytical
technologies
such
as
sequencing
microarrays,
there
has
been
much
interest
clinical
application
PGx
testing.
The
early
involvement
pharmacists
studies
establishment
organizations
to
support
dissemination
information
about
variants
have
naturally
resulted
leaders
implementation.
This
paper
presents
an
overview
evolving
role
pharmacists,
discusses
potential
challenges
future
paths,
primarily
focused
U.S.
Pharmacists
positioned
themselves
testing,
will
prepare
next
generation
utilize
testing
their
scope
practice.