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The importance of phenoconversion when using the CYP2D6 genotype in clinical practice

    Emily J Cicali

    Department of Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research, University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA

    Center for Pharmacogenomics & Precision Medicine, University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA

    &
    Kristin Wiisanen

    *Author for correspondence:

    E-mail Address: kwiisanen@cop.ufl.edu

    Department of Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research, University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA

    Center for Pharmacogenomics & Precision Medicine, University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA

    Published Online:https://doi.org/10.2217/pgs-2022-0087

    Tweetable abstract

    Clinical phenoconversion needs to be incorporated when interpreting and applying CYP2D6 results in clinical care. This article describes how this can be performed either manually or by utilizing online tools and resources. #Phenoconversion #Pharmacogenomics

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