GeneCheck | Pure Pharmacy Ireland

GeneCheck

Introducing a revolutionary 5-minute genetic test for Irish patients, providing personalised treatment recommendations withing 4-6 weeks.

GeneCheck is empowering Irish patients to feel better, testing against 70+ common medications to find the right prescriptions for your genes – saving you time and money, and avoiding adverse side effects!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What medications does a GeneCheck test include?

Click here to view the commonly prescribed medicines a GeneCheck test covers.

What does pharmacogenomics (PGx) mean?

Pharmacogenomics, abbreviated as PGx, is the scientific study of interactions between genes and medicines. Some people have genes that alter the effect of some medicines. The aim is to help doctors and pharmacists to identify the medicines that best suit a patient's genes. PGx tests on one saliva sample shows how a person is likely to react to more than 100 commonly prescribed medicines.

Why should I get a GeneCheck test?

This test reduces the trial and error approach to prescriptions, saving time and money, choosing medicines that are likely to be more effective, and avoiding unpleasant side effects. It will help you and your doctor to understand which medications will work best for your treatment plan based on your individual DNA, determining the most effective dosage and identifying more appropriate drugs and dosages and reducing the risks of serious side effects.

Who should get a GeneCheck test?

The GeneCheck test will be most beneficial to people who are on repeat prescriptions, especially if they are taking several different medications.

How much is a GeneCheck test?

A GeneCheck test is €240 and can be booked through Pure Pharmacy’s online booking system (link to booking system).