Pharmacogenomics (PGx) helps us understand how your genes influence the way your body processes medications. As everyone’s genetic makeup is unique, the same medicine may work differently from one person to another. PGx testing allows doctors and pharmacists to choose medicines and doses that are safer and more effective for you.
Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genetic differences affect your response to medication. These genetic differences influence:
Studies show that 99% of people carry at least one genetic variation that affects how they respond to medicines. This means nearly everyone can benefit from knowing their PGx profile.
PGx testing helps your care team:
Genes do not change over your lifetime, hence PGx results remain relevant whenever you need medication in the future.
You may be approached by a clinical research coordinator during a visit to any of the institutions under NUHS, i.e. NUH, AH, NTFGH, or NUP. If you would like to express interest directly, you can email: [email protected]
A simple overview of the testing process:
Your test results will not diagnose or treat any disease. They are used only to guide safer and more personalised medication choices.
PGx may be especially helpful if:
As PGx helps prevent ineffective or harmful prescriptions, it may also help to reduce medical costs, improve medication outcomes, and lower the risk of side effects.
The PGx programme at NUHS is supported by a multidisciplinary team acracross NUH, Alexandra Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and National University Polyclinicsss NUH, Alexandra Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and National University Polyclinics:
Please write to [email protected] to express interest in PPGx participation.
Kindly advise eligible patients to contact the study team at [email protected].
