Pharmacogenomics for Patients & Caregivers

One Saliva Sample. A Lifetime of Smarter Prescription Choices.

Do you know what your DNA says about how you might process certain medications? With pharmacogenomics testing at home, you can identify prescription medications that may be ineffective or unsafe for you. This test is currently available through participating employers and benefits providers, with all prescription decisions being made by your doctor.

Benefits of our Personalized Medicine Program

Rather than spending critical time going through multiple rounds of medication adjustments to get the drugs and dosage just right, our Corigen^® Medication Safety Program helps ensure you are taking the right medication for you – right away.

The benefits of personalized medicine using our convenient at-home pharmacogenomics testing include:

How Does My DNA Determine What Medications Work for Me? 

Your DNA controls the speed certain medications can move through your body. More than 150 medications are affected by differences in DNA. This includes commonly prescribed medications for mental health, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, pain management, and many others. That’s because your DNA controls the speed at which certain medications can move through your body.

If a medication is blocked or processed too slowly, it is less likely to have beneficial effects, or it can build up in your body and put you at risk of an accidental overdose.

If a medication moves too fast, it can pass out of your body before it ever has a chance to work. 

How Does DNA Testing Work?

Using advanced pharmacogenomics (PGx) technology, the test analyzes your compatibility with more than 150 medications. This technology is fueled by decades of scientific findings on how a person’s DNA affects their response to medication. Our process is especially easy since we offer pharmacogenomics testing at home by asking for a one-time saliva sample.

In addition to DNA analysis, our testing also considers dozens of other risk factors – such as age, medical conditions, other medications, what you eat and drink, and other lifestyle factors – to flag medications you’re taking today that may not be right for you and identify medications you should avoid throughout the course of your life since your DNA does not change over time. Once your DNA has been analyzed, you will receive a medication compatibility report and a pharmacist will review all recommendations with your doctor.