What is Pharmacogenetics?
April 7, 2015. You wake feeling terrible and you know its time to see a doctor. In the office, the doctor looks you over, listens to your symptoms, and prescribes a drug. But first, the doctor takes a blood sample to look at your DNA. Welcome to the brave new world of PHARMACOGENETICS or PERSONALIZED MEDICINE where knowing your unique genetic profile could help your doctor prescribe the right medicine in the right amount tailored just for YOU. .