DYK? Pharmacogenomic Testing Partner – HealthDirect Pharmacy Services

March 26, 2024

What is Pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing? PGx is rapidly evolving science focused on how an individual’s genes may affect his or her response to medications. While many patients may metabolize a medication appropriately, others may metabolize it too quickly, too slowly, or not well at all. PGx testing identifies genetic variants that indicate potential drug-gene interactions…

Did You Know? RSV Vaccines for Adults 60+

August 16, 2023

FDA Approves First RSV Vaccines In May 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first vaccines for prevention of RSV associated lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in adults aged ≥60 years. RSVPreF3 (Arexvy, GSK) is a 1-dose (0.5 mL) adjuvanted (AS01E) recombinant stabilized prefusion F protein (preF) vaccine. RSVpreF (Abrysvo, Pfizer) is a…