Pharmacogenomics Testing Resources

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Pharmacogenomics: The right drug, the right dose, the right time

 

The future of healthcare: How genetic test results impact decisions to help enable effective outcomes

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the role of genetic testing has emerged as a powerful tool in shaping decisions and enabling effective outcomes. With advancements in technology and our growing understanding of the human genome, genetic test results have the potential to revolutionize the way we approach medical treatment and preventative care. By providing valuable insights into an individual's genetic makeup, these tests offer a personalized approach to healthcare, allowing for targeted interventions and informed decision-making. Explore these educational resources to learn more about how genetic test results are poised to impact the future of healthcare.

 

Most medications don't work for everyone, yet up to 90% of top selling medications only optimally treat 30–50% of patients. Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing can help to provide meaningful data that can potentially prevent adverse drug events by reducing trial and error and also lowering medication costs. Testing for PGx can be applied in several disease areas such as mental health, cardiology, pain management, and more.

Introduction to pharmacogenomics (PGx)

These introductory resources provide a general overview of PGx, highlighting its impact on modern healthcare and patient care.

Infographic: Join the PGx revolution

Understand key aspects and impact of PGx.

eBook: Power and promise of PGx

Explore scalable PGx techniques, technologies, tools, and actionable insights that help bridge the gap between research and patient care.

Podcast: PGx, a new era of patient-centric care

In this episode, discover how precision medicine and PGx are transforming healthcare by personalizing treatments to individual genetic profiles, aimed at supporting better outcomes and fewer side effects.

How can PGx transform personalized medicine?

These resources aim to educate clinical researchers and healthcare providers on the significance of PGx in personalized medicine, covering basics of how genetic variations can affect drug metabolism and response, and presenting case studies that demonstrate clinical utility of PGx testing.

Genes and medications

By understanding the interaction between genes and drugs, PGx enables personalized treatment plans that can optimize efficacy, minimize adverse reactions, and improve overall patient outcomes. Learn about the intricate relationship between genes and medication, and discover the benefits of tailored therapies in modern healthcare.

Blog post: Genes and Medications—an overview of PGx

Prescription medication isn’t a simple, “one size fits all” solution. The reality is that physicians must carefully consider our biology when prescribing medication.

Flyer: Medicines impacted by genetics

See which medications are impacted by specific genes and their associated disease areas.

Health benefits and economic value of PGx

Implementing PGx can help optimize patient treatment by reducing adverse drug reactions and improving medication adherence. This approach may lead to lower healthcare costs, fewer hospital readmissions, and enhanced health system performance, contributing to a more efficient and cost-effective healthcare delivery. Discover how PGx can enhance patient care, drive precision medicine, and support significant economic benefits.

Ready, set, genetic test: The time is now for PGx-enabled precision medicine

A paper published in October 2022 makes the compelling case that the tipping point has been reached for the five factors—clinical utility, laboratory technology, user acceptance, implementation models, and economic value—in favor of large scale pharmacogenomic testing in a global context. 

PGx as standard of care—are we there yet?

PGx research is demonstrating significant potential and delivering promising results in various fields, including oncology, cardiology, pain management, peri- and postoperative care, mental health, and geriatric care. While considerable advancements have been made, there are still challenges to overcome. Understand the barriers and discover opportunities for integrating PGx into standard healthcare practices:

Blog post: The Health Benefits and Economic Value of Pharmacogenomics

Apart from clinical benefits, PGx advantages go beyond the individual patient and offer economic benefits to both payers and providers.

Whitepaper: PGx improves health system performance

Successful integrated health systems see value in bringing precision medicine to their patient populations. Progress starts in the laboratory.

Blog post: PGx brings advantages to care, as stakeholders address challenges for broad adoption

By using genetic information to predict medication response and promote safe and effective prescribing, PGx has the potential to play a critical role.

Webinar: PGx: Data and Innovation to Deliver Precise and Appropriate Medication Use

Understand the impact of PGx in prescription prescribing and evaluate the technical challenges and limitations associated with scaling it.
 

Blog post and webinar: Enterprise PGx

Learn how PGx can enhance current wellness and medication risk management programs.

Navigating a dynamic PGx testing landscape

Explore our resources curated to keep your lab at the forefront of PGx testing. Gain insights into regulatory changes, reimbursement challenges, and legislative advances to help optimize your PGx testing and go-to-market strategies.

Blog post: Pharmacogenomics Testing’s Evolving Landscape: Regulatory Changes, Reimbursement Challenges, and Legislative Advances

Learn how recent regulations are shaping the future of PGx testing. 

Podcast: The Current Status of Biomarker Testing Coverage Legislation in the U.S.

Tune in to hear about the push for equitable biomarker testing access.

Webinar: Ensuring the clinical utility of PGx tests

Analytically and clinically valid PGx tests with clinical utility: a guide for laboratorians and prescribers
 

Podcast: Key Factors Impacting MolDX® Coverage Determinations and Reimbursement

Tune in for insights and tips for overcoming challenges in obtaining coverage and reimbursement of PGx tests.

Webinar: Key financial viability considerations for laboratorians bringing in clinical PGx testing

Learn about making educated financial decisions and other PGx test implementation strategies.

Additional resources: Demystify molecular test development and implementation

How do labs implement molecular tests to meet complex clinical needs? Learn about the advantages and differences between laboratory developed tests (LDTs) and in vitro diagnostics (IVDs).

Drive sustainable PGx sample volume

Laboratories must do more than offer a scientifically sound PGx test—they must figure out how to consistently bring in patient samples at scale.

What are key strategies for consistent acquisition of PGx samples?

Many organizations struggle to implement effective and scalable sample acquisition strategies. Take a focused look at the PGx sample sourcing landscape through these resources to help set your laboratory up for long term, sustainable success.

Pharmacists: Bridging the gap between genetic testing and patient care

Pharmacists play a pivotal role in the clinical PGx laboratory. Their expertise in medication management and pharmacotherapy, combined with knowledge of genetic influences on drug response, aims to optimize treatment plans, help enhance patient safety, and help improve therapeutic outcomes. Discover how pharmacists' contributions in PGx labs drive personalized medicine and help shape the future of healthcare.

Podcast: Pharmacists Value in the Clinical Pharmacogenomics Lab

Tune into this discussion to hear real-world experiences from laboratorians who have employed pharmacists and how they’ve benefited their PGx labs.

Laboratory spotlights

Learn how leading global institutions are utilizing pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing in their laboratories to improve patient health outcomes worldwide.

Genemarkers

Perspectives on the state of PGx testing and the future of personalized health care.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital

Practical advice for labs looking to adopt PGx testing.

myDNA Life Australia

Read about how PGx is applicable on a global scale.

PGx disease testing areas

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