Pharmacogenomic “PGx” Testing
What is Pharmacogenomic (PGx) Testing?
Pharmacogenomics, or PGx, is the study of how an individual's genetic makeup influences their response to medications. Through advanced genetic analysis, PGx testing identifies genetic variations that can impact how your body processes certain drugs. By understanding these variations, healthcare providers can tailor medication choices and dosages to maximize effectiveness and minimize adverse reactions.
“Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing holds the hope of improved choice of drug therapy for multiple conditions for which drug therapy is appropriate.”
How Can Pharmacogenomic Testing help Your Patients?
Pharmacogenomic testing is a tool to properly prescribe medication and eliminate Adverse Drug Reactions “ADRs”.
How Does Pharmacogenomic Testing cut adverse reactions?
Pharmacogenomic Testing looks at known Gene - Drug interactions to understand what medications may trigger an adverse affect.
Adverse Drug reactions By the Stats
It is estimated that over 350,000 ADRs occur in U.S. nursing homes each year.*
there are more than 2,216,000 serious ADRs in hospitalized patients.*
Over 106,000 deaths annually due to ADRs.*
Economic costs of ADRs to the US Healthcare system is aproximatly 30 Billion each year.**
*Us Food and Drug Administration
**National Library of Medicine
Benefits Overview
Cost-Efficient Medication Management:
Reduce healthcare costs associated with trial-and-error prescribing and avoidable adverse events. Our PGx testing services help minimize unnecessary medication expenses, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits, leading to significant cost savings for your facility and improving overall healthcare efficiency.
Improved Clinical Decision-Making:
Empower your healthcare providers with actionable genetic insights that inform clinical decision-making. Our comprehensive PGx reports provide clear guidance on medication selection, dosing optimization, and alternative treatment options, enabling your team to make informed decisions that maximize therapeutic outcomes for every patient.
Enhanced Patient Safety:
Patient safety is paramount in healthcare. By leveraging PGx testing, you can proactively identify potential risks of adverse drug reactions and drug interactions, allowing for the implementation of tailored treatment plans that prioritize patient safety and well-being.
Precision Medicine at Your Fingertips:
With our advanced PGx testing capabilities, your facility gains access to personalized medication insights based on each patient's genetic profile. By integrating PGx testing into your practice, you can confidently prescribe medications that are optimized for efficacy and safety, reducing the risk of adverse drug reactions and treatment failures.