Personalized Medicine Is Here
Advances in genetic science are changing the way healthcare providers understand how medications may work for each individual.
With a simple pharmacogenomic (PGx) genetic test, healthcare providers can gain valuable information about how a person’s genes may affect the way their body processes and responds to certain medications. Because everyone’s genetic makeup is different, the same medication and dose may not work the same way for everyone.
For example, some people may metabolize a medication faster than expected, potentially reducing its effectiveness. Others may metabolize it more slowly, which can increase medication exposure and the risk of certain side effects.
PGx testing can help healthcare providers:
- Identify important drug–gene interactions
- Select medications that may be more appropriate for an individual
- Guide medication dosing when supported by clinical guidelines
- Reduce the risk of certain medication-related adverse effects
- Avoid medications that may be less effective because of a patient’s genetic profile
- Make more informed, personalized treatment decisions
Personalized medicine is no longer just a vision for the future. Pharmacogenomics provides healthcare providers with another powerful tool to help make medication decisions based on each patient’s unique genetic profile.
Your genes are unique. Your medication therapy can be more personalized, too.
PGx testing does not predict all medication side effects or determine the best medication in every situation. Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider together with the patient’s medical history, current medications, and other clinical factors.