Medication Insight for More Informed Prescribing
Pharmacogenomics, or PGx, helps providers understand how a patient’s genes may affect medication response, metabolism, tolerability, and potential gene-drug interactions. This added insight can support medication decisions for patients with complex medication needs.
What is PGx?
Pharmacogenomics, often called PGx, helps providers understand how a patient’s genes may influence their response to certain medications. This insight can support drug selection, dosing considerations, and evaluation of side effects or lack of response.
PGx does not replace clinical judgment. It provides an added layer of information when managing complex medication needs.
PGx may help answer:
- Why did one medication work well while another did not?
- Why did a patient experience side effects?
- Could a different medication or dose be more appropriate?
- Is there a gene-drug interaction worth considering?
How PGx Testing Works
1. Provider Order
Testing is ordered by a healthcare provider when clinically appropriate.
2. Sample Collection
A cheek swab is collected and submitted to the laboratory.
3. Lab Analysis
The sample is analyzed to identify genetic factors that may influence medication response.
4. Report Delivery
Providers receive an easy-to-review report with medication guidance to support clinical decision-making.
5. Ongoing Support
Our team is available to help with workflow, ordering, report access, and follow-up questions.
Clinical Value
PGX testing provides another layer of information when evaluating medication response, tolerability, and therapy options.
Medication Insight
PGx helps identify genetic factors that may affect medication response, metabolism, and tolerability.
Therapy Review
Reports provide medication guidance that can support evaluation of therapy options.
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Provider Support
Our team helps make the process simple, from ordering through report access and follow-up support.
Clinical Applications
Long-Term Care
Supports medication review for residents with complex medication regimens and multiple chronic conditions.
Behavioral Health
May help providers evaluate medications used for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders.
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Pain Management
Provides insight into response to certain medications, including opioids, NSAIDs, and muscle relaxants.
Cardiology
May support review of cardiovascular therapies such as anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and cholesterol medications.
Medication Classes Covered
Neuropsychiatric
ADHD medications, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, anticonvulsants, antiemetics, and cognitive support medications.
Cardiovascular
Antianginals, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and cholesterol medications.
Pain Management
Muscle relaxants, NSAIDs, and opioids.
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Other Drug Classes
Select gastrointestinal, immunological, antidiabetic, antifungal, urological, and metabolic medications.
PGx reports are designed to support provider review of medication options and should be used alongside the patient’s clinical history, current medications, diagnosis, and professional clinical judgment.
Ready to Learn More About PGx?
Nona Scientific makes PGx testing simple for providers, practices, and care communities. Complete the form below to request information, discuss implementation, or schedule a brief PGx overview with our team.
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