Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your likely reaction to certain medications.
This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how some medicines might work. What to know before you opt in
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