Future Goals of Pharmacogenomics
- Development of medications developed for specific diseases and targets, maximizing therapeutic effects while minimizing damage to healthy cells
- Prescription of the safest, most effective drug the first time through analysis of a patient’s genetic make up
- Determination of appropriate drug dosages based on the patient’s personal metabolism
- Advancement in disease screening and diagnostic tools
- Improvement in the drug discovery and approval process
- Reduction in overall healthcare costs