THE FUTURE IS NOW! REVOLUTIONIZING MEDICINE THROUGH THE USE OF PHARMACOGENETICSPresented by: Carmen KosicekMSN, APNP, PMHNP-BC &Karen Cofield RN, CCM, QRP, MSCC, CMSP

THE VALUE OF MEDICATION RESPONSE TESTING

IMPRECISION MEDICINE

PAIN MANAGEMENT

MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD): 10,000 LIVES

MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD): 10,000 LIVES

TESTING SAVES LIVES & MAKES PEOPLE HEALTHIER WHILE IMPACTING ANNUAL WORKERS COMP & HEALTHCARE EXPENSES

EXAMPLE 1

Patient had been treating with a psychiatrist for anxiety and depression under his workers comp claim for 6 months and reported not feeling any better with any of the prescribed medications. Patient had been prescribed the following medications; Celexa, Lexapro and Effexor at different times. The psychiatrist agreed to a PGX test.

Testing revealed the following:

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EXAMPLE 2

Patient had been treating with a chronic pain specialist for over a year and had been out of work due to his narcotic use and recent surgery. Patient was taking the following medications; Hydrocodone, Flexeril and Ultram. Patient continued to report a pain level of 8-10 despite the increased doses of medication.

PGX testing was completed which revealed the following:

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