Despite the many hurdles, PGx testing has great promise to optimize medication selection and dosing in psychiatry practice. While the clinical evidence‐base is growing, a collaborative multi‐stakeholderapproach can overcome hurdles discussed in this review. The development of user‐friendly systems for test ordering, guidelines for use and communication of results, reimbursement policies, and strategies for effectively educating health‐care providers and the public will facilitate the successful implementation of PGx testing into the psychiatric clinic.

DOI: 10.1002/pcn5.26

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