New Guideline Recommends CYP2C19 Genotyping Before Clopidogrel Therapy
Lydia Kariuki, Managing Editor at American Pharmacogenomics Association, posted on LinkedIn:
“CYP2C19 pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing for all patients in the UK before prescribing clopidogrel
The UK has taken a major step forward in precision prescribing with the publication of its first national pharmacogenomic guideline, focused on the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel.
Clopidogrel is widely prescribed across the NHS to prevent blood clots in patients with coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral arterial disease. But while the medication is standard therapy, its effectiveness varies substantially between individuals. The new guideline directly addresses this variability by recommending CYP2C19 genotyping for patients before clopidogrel therapy is initiated.”

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