Drug Compatibility Test

When it comes to drug treatment, one size does not always fit all. In Canada, there are approximately 200,000 severe adverse drug reactions every year^Disclaimer2.

• Genetic factors can account for up to 95% of individual variation in drug response^Disclaimer3.
• More than 1 in 5 Canadians live with a chronic illness^Disclaimer4, but many are not being prescribed the right drug.

A drug compatibility test checks for the presence of genetic markers to help predict what medications are the safest to prescribe for an individual. The test is non-invasive and requires only a simple cheek swab that takes less than five minutes to do.

Once the test is complete, you will receive a report with clinically validated drug and dosing recommendations for the most commonly prescribed drugs. The report is also available to your doctor, who can then prescribe the correct dose of the right drug, reducing the chances of an adverse reaction or harmful side-effects.

Testing is available for drugs used to support mental health, chronic pain, and neurological conditions. Speak with a pharmacist at Personalized Prescribing Inc. to see if this test is right for you. The drugs that Personalized Prescribing Inc. provide recommendations for can be found on their searchable Drug List.

Yes. Your information will never be shared with anyone—not your employer, insurance company or the government.

If you are currently on or planning to start a drug for mental illness, the cost of the test may be covered by your Extended Health Coverage, subject to plan design (e.g. coinsurance and deductible). If you are on a disability claim due to a mental health condition, and are deemed eligible for a test, there is no cost to you.

We have partnered with Personalized Prescribing Inc. to provide you with access to the test at a preferred price. All plan members will save 20% off the full market price of the test.