When Pharmacy Meets Genetics: Melissa Smith’s Modern Approach to Care

Can your genes predict how you’ll react to medications? This week, Dr. Melissa Smith joins the show to share how she's redefining pharmacy through precision medicine and genetic testing. From retail pharmacy burnout to launching her own consulting practice, Melissa opens up about her pivot from traditional pharmacy into the world of pharmacogenomics (PGX).

She dives into why the current “one-size-fits-all” medical model falls short — especially in mental health and pain management — and how understanding your unique genetic makeup can help doctors prescribe smarter, safer medications.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, parent, or someone who’s been frustrated with medications that never seem to work, this conversation is for you.

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