Pharmacogenomics (sometimes called Pharmacogentics, or PGx) uses information about a person’s genetic makeup, or genome, to choose the drugs and drug doses that are likely to work best for that particular person. This new field combines the science of how drugs work, called pharmacology, with the science of the human genome, called genomics.

Pharmacogenomics

Noun

The field of research studying how a person’s genes affect how they respond to medications. It’s long-term goal is to help doctors select the drugs and doses best suited for each person.

Pharmacogenomics Testing – DNA Medicine®

Our simple DNA Medicine® test kit, which you administer yourself safely and comfortably at home with only a cheek swab, will provide us the genetic sample we need to give you a wealth of insights into your potential drug interactions and counter-indications. Within about ten days after we receive your sample, you’ll have a full report about your specific adverse drug reaction (ADR) risks and recommendations for your optimal medication options.

Currently most healthcare providers use a “one size fits all” approach to medication management:

DNA Medicine® aids in the selection of the right drug at the right dose for the right individual:

The risks and costs of adverse drug reactions are an epidemic:

• 82% of American adults take at least one medication daily and 29% take five or more medications daily. (CDC)
• Adverse drug events cause over 700,000 emergency department visits each year. (CDC)
• 4th leading cause of death, ahead of pulmonary disease, diabetes, AIDS, pneumonia, accidents, and automobile deaths. (FDA)
• $3.5 billion is spent on extra medical costs due to Adverse Drug Events annually. (CDC)
• Over 100,000 people die each year due to adverse drug events. (FDA)

How DNA Medicine® PGx testing works:

DNA Medicine® test results are delivered fast, sample collection is simple and painless, and results are completely confidential. Our lab combines the latest molecular technology (the pharmacogenomic test) with NWP Healthcare’s proprietary data analytics and risk stratification algorithm. The DNA Medicine® test can quickly analyze your genetics (or that of your employees), identifying the medicine that would have a high probability of working optimally based on each individual’s genetics.

The DNA Medicine® test focuses on four important drug classes: pain, cardiovascular, diabetes, and behavioral health.

Benefits for the self-insured employer:

• Increase employee productivity
• Decrease overall employer spend by reducing unnecessary physician visits
• Increase employee well-being and health
• Decrease absenteeism
• Decrease overall employer pharmacy cost by lowering the usage of unnecessary medications

Order DNA Medicine® tests for yourself, your loved ones, or your employees today.