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Pharmacogenetic testing among patients with mood and anxiety disorders is associated with decreased utilization and cost: A propensity‐score matched study

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Naturalistic and small randomized trials have suggested that pharmacogenetic testing may improve treatment outcomes in depression, but its cost‐effectiveness is not known. There is growing enthusiasm for personalized medicine, relying… Click to show full abstract

Naturalistic and small randomized trials have suggested that pharmacogenetic testing may improve treatment outcomes in depression, but its cost‐effectiveness is not known. There is growing enthusiasm for personalized medicine, relying on genetic variation as a contributor to heterogeneity of treatment effects. We sought to examine the relationship between a commercial pharmacogenetic test for psychotropic medications and 6‐month cost of care and utilization in a large commercial health plan.

Keywords: anxiety; among patients; testing among; pharmacogenetic testing; cost

Journal Title: Depression and Anxiety
Year Published: 2018

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