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ArticleThe pharmacogenomics journal2026

Development and validation of an open data model for pharmacogenetics to enable semantic interoperability in clinical practice.

Videha Sharma, John H McDermott, Jessica Keen, Heidi Koikkalainen, Ian McNicoll, Angela Davies, William G Newman

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Article in The pharmacogenomics journal, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Videha SharmaThe Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK. videha.sharma@manchester.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7640-1239
John H McDermottThe Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5220-8837
Jessica KeenThe Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-7708-8534
Heidi KoikkalainenfreshEHR Clinical Informatics, Northamptonshire, NN15 7RP, Dartford, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0517-6382
Ian McNicollfreshEHR Clinical Informatics, Northamptonshire, NN15 7RP, Dartford, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-7364-185X
Angela DaviesCentre for Computation Biology and Health, Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Science, University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3365-7231
William G NewmanThe Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PT, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6382-4678

Funding

DH | National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) 301748Innovate UK 10058536Wellcome Trust 203956
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pharmacogenetics uses genetic testing to improve the safety and effectiveness of prescribed medicines, yet implementation at scale remains limited due to the absence of interoperable health IT solutions that integrate results into prescribing workflows. This study aimed to develop and validate open data standards for pharmacogenetic results to enable interoperability across healthcare systems. A baseline data model was constructed using the open standard openEHR by synthesising literature, genomic sequencing outputs, and international data specifications, and refined through iterative workshops with the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health. The model underwent two rounds of structured peer review involving 24 experts from 10 countries. Mapping to HL7 FHIR was evaluated using both manual and automated approaches, including the FHIR-Connect tool. The resulting standardised pharmacogenetic data model separates test results from therapeutic implications and incorporates recognised terminologies such as SNOMED CT and HGNC. It achieved international consensus and is published on the openEHR Clinical Knowledge Manager platform. Mapping to HL7 FHIR demonstrated bidirectional information flow within healthcare systems, with automated mapping enabling scalable and reusable transformations. This work provides a framework for storing and exchanging pharmacogenetic test results, supporting semantic harmonisation, interoperability, and integration with clinical decision support systems. Open data standards for pharmacogenetic test results therefore offer a foundation for scalable implementation of pharmacogenetics in routine clinical practice.

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Health Information InteroperabilityPharmacogeneticsSemanticsHumansPharmacogenomic Testing

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PMID42285967
PMCPMC13263137

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