NiaHealth Introduces Pharmacogenetics Testing
At NiaHealth, we’re introducing pharmacogenetics.
Medications don’t work the same way for everyone.
A prescription that’s effective for one person may not work for another, or may cause side effects that make it hard to keep taking.
How we respond to medications is super complex. It’s shaped by age, other medications, health conditions, lifestyle, and biology.
Pharmacogenetics (PGx) offers insight into one piece of that puzzle.
So how does it work?
PGx is a DNA test. It looks at how your genes may affect the way your body breaks down certain medications. It can’t tell you which medication to take or promise that a drug will work. But it can give helpful information to guide prescribing decisions.
At NiaHealth:
- Genetic counselling is included before and after testing.
- Results are added to your dashboard and reviewed with your health history in mind.
- Your DNA does not change, so this information stays useful over time.
Used thoughtfully, PGx can help reduce trial-and-error and support more informed medication conversations when they matter most.
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