Pharmacogenetics is intended to be a long term care medication management tool
Pharmacogenetics uses a patient’s genetic information to aid prescribers in selecting the right drug and the right dose for the patient.
Pharmacogenetics enables personalized therapeutic decisions for people suffering from some of the most prevalent clinical conditions in the United States, including cardiovascular disease, neuropsychiatric disorders and pain.
Why Pharmacogenetic Testing:
- Polypharmacy
- Reduction of trial and error
- Risk of adverse drug events (falls, re-hospitalization, delirium)
- Medication errors, adherence
- Regulatory guidelines
- Med pass time (increased pill burden), costs
- One size fits all
Indicators for Testing:
- Depression diagnosis
- Frequent fallers
- Increased Behaviors
- Cognitive Impairment
- Polypharmacy
- Antipsychotics / Antidepressants
- Pain management comprehensive care plan
- Re-hospitalization
One common question we hear over and over, “should everyone be tested?” No, only residents with proper medical necessity should be tested.
For more information on how to implement pharmacogenetics into your long term care community, contact: PGx Medical at info@pgxmed.com or 405-509-5112.