Is your medication working as it should?

Each person reacts differently to medication. Some people suffer intolerable side-effects, others not so much. Finding the right medication and dosage can be complicated.

Thanks to advancements in the field of genetics, it’s now possible to use a person’s DNA to predict how they will react to treatment. This makes it easier for patients to follow treatment plans, and promises a quicker return to health.

Pharmacogenomic tests use a person’s saliva to analyze the genes responsible for metabolizing medication. They help reduce trial and error, so you can feel better, faster. These tests are typically used to support the treatment of mental health issues (psychiatry and ADHD) as well as for pain management (chronic pain), while identifying the likelihood of inefficacy or side-effects. Doctors can use this tool to identify the best treatment option, both in terms of the most compatible medication and the appropriate dosage. In short, it’s personalized medicine!

The kit includes instructions for simple, painless saliva sampling at home. Usually within just 20 days, you'll receive a pharmacogenomic report covering more than 140 drugs. Share your doctor’s information and results will be sent directly to them as well. Your genetic results remain confidential. Only you, your doctor or someone you specifically authorize can access them. Furthermore, according to the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, Beneva, the Trust, and employers do not have access to these results.

Thanks to Beneva’s partnership with Biron Genetics, all of our plan members are entitled to an exclusive discount on the purchase of a test. Find out more and order your pharmacogenomics test online.