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India Launches Affordable DNA Test for Personalized Medicine

10/24/2025

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AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad launched India's first affordable pharmacogenomics test, developed with GenepoweRx, to tailor medications to patients' DNA.
The test costs INR5,000, far lower than similar tests abroad.
A study involving over 2,000 individuals found nearly 30% of patients receive unsuitable prescriptions.
Experts say the initiative could improve treatment outcomes, reduce adverse drug reactions, and advance personalized healthcare in India.

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AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad launched India's first affordable pharmacogenomics test, developed with GenepoweRx, to tailor medications to patients' DNA.
The test costs INR5,000, far lower than similar tests abroad.
A study involving over 2,000 individuals found nearly 30% of patients receive unsuitable prescriptions.
Experts say the initiative could improve treatment outcomes, reduce adverse drug reactions, and advance personalized healthcare in India.