Pharmacogentic Testing by Rxight
When it comes to receiving the appropriate treatment for illness, we know the approach is not always clear. In trying to personalize treatment, physicians often have to see how certain medications work with your body, and then gradually modify the dosage or switch to another medication. This is because our bodies all process medications differently, based on our genetic profile.
Medication that’s effective for one person may not be as effective or may cause harmful side effects in another person. Figuring out which medication and dose is right is important for you, your family and your loved ones.
To help identify what works best for you, Waveland Pharmacy is pleased to offer Rxight Pharmacogenetic Testing which analyzes how your genes guide the metabolism of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. This is especially helpful to identify side effects and non-response to medications.
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Identifying how a patient metabolizes a medication allows for doctors to design a personalized treatment plan with medications that work best and are safest for that patient. In addition to reducing adverse drug reactions, pharmacogenetic testing also increases patient confidence and medication adherence, decreases medical costs, and outlines optimal dosage of medications for that patient.
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Bring this Physician Authorization Form to your healthcare provider for them to complete and you can bring it to Waveland Pharmacy.
Certified Medication Review
Waveland Pharmacy is licensed as a Personalized Medication Review Specialist by Rxight. With a simple cheek swab, we can submit your DNA for genetic testing to Rxight.
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Your Rxight® report results will be reviewed with you in detail by one of our pharmacists trained in pharmacogenetics. With this information, you, your prescriber and your pharmacist can work together to create a treatment plan that is best for you, based on your specific genetic profile.
Your results hold true for life, including future medications, because, because your genes do not change.
Rxight Testing
With Rxight you get a lifetime of benefits:
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Find out which medication and dose is most effective for you, based on your DNA
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Through a simple cheek swab you can find out how your body processes over 200 prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, including those for cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, ADHD, pain, hypertension, blood clots and more
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Help avoid ineffective and unsafe medications, based on your body’s sensitivity
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Go through a Personalized Medication Review (PMR)® with one of our RxightTM Certified Pharmacists
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Learn the risks and benefits of your current and future medications and obtain recommendations on which medications you should consider and which you should avoid, all based on your genetic profile. These results will also be shared with your physician.
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Help ensure long-term health for you and your family by getting on the right medication sooner and reducing the need to change dosing levels and medications
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Depending upon your insurance and current prescriptions, your insurance may cover the cost of your Rxight