Can your genes help your pharmacist pick better meds?
NCT ID NCT06660264
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a pharmacist's review of your medications, combined with your genetic test results, can lead to better outcomes and lower costs. About 600 employees from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC will take part. Half will get a medication review with genetic info, the other half without. Researchers will compare healthcare costs and how well medications match genetic guidelines.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pharmacist Personalized Medication Review (PMR) with pharmacogenomic test results
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that adding genetic information to medication reviews helps tailor prescriptions, potentially reducing side effects and healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in a specific employee group, so results may not apply broadly. The main goal is cost savings, not a direct health outcome.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15260, United States
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