DPYD Test14 May 2026 09:20
Lyn Rees said the new DPYD test would be released in May and the IVD version in June...
The DPYD (dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase) market sits within the broader pharmacogenomics and molecular diagnostics market, which is valued at over \(\$4\) billion globally. Because DPYD tests are typically sold as part of wider genetic or oncology testing panels, specific standalone DPYD market reports are generally grouped into the Predictive Diagnostics Market, which is valued at \(\$139\) billion globally by 2031
The value proposition of the DPYD testing market is driven by clinical economics, patient safety, and evolving health mandates:
Cost Savings: The DPYD test generally costs between \(\$100\) and \(\$300\). It screens patients for gene mutations that cause severe, potentially fatal toxicities when administered chemotherapy drugs like 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and capecitabine.Avoiding
Massive Liabilities: Treating severe chemotherapy toxicity can exceed \(\$180{,}000\) in hospitalization costs. Studies in the UK estimate that upfront DPYD testing saves the NHS roughly £78{,}000 to £99{,}000 per patient over a lifetime by avoiding toxicity-related treatments.Widespread
Adoption: Health guidelines in the EU, UK, and Australia recommend universal DPYD testing prior to prescribing fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy. In the US, major health systems—such as Mass General Brigham—are increasingly adopting it
Maybe this is why the directors bought in at 35-40p end of March and didnt sell at 86p