Modern medicine has made incredible strides in the identification and treatment of certain medical conditions over the past few decades, and advances in pharmacogenomics are set to usher in a new era of personalized medicine. Pharmacogenomics is the branch of pharmacology that looks at how a person’s genetic makeup affects their personal response to prescription drugs.

Analyzing a person’s genes can provide physicians and other medical professionals with important information about the proteins produced by a person’s body. Certain proteins can have a significant impact on the effectiveness and safety of drug treatment for many reasons, including the following:

• They can affect the way a medication is absorbed in the body
• It can affect the way the drug is broken down
• The protein may be the issue that the drug is targeting
• It can have a significant impact on the molecular action of the drug

Determining a person’s genetic suitability can improve pharmaceutical treatment in a number of ways, including the following:

• It can reduce the risk of side-effects
• Prescribing physicians can carefully evaluate the dosage of drugs for maximum efficacy
• It can help determine the optimal length of treatment
• It can avoid the inefficiencies associated with using “trial-and-error” when deciding between drug alternatives

Pharmacogenetic testing can help improve the treatment of a variety of conditions, including high cholesterol, depression, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and lung disease. At our facility, we are able to individually compound drugs to create dosages and solutions that are not commercially available. By combining pharmacogenetic testing with the personalized drug options available at a compounding pharmacy, you can ensure that your medical treatment is carefully tailored to your unique genetic makeup and response to medication.

Contact Kress Specialty Apothecary Today to Schedule Your Pharmacogenetic Testing

Pharmacogenetic testing can have a significant impact on the efficacy of your pharmaceutical treatment. At Kress Specialty Apothecary, we offer pharmacogenetic testing for 14 different classes of drugs and work closely with our customers in order to ensure that they are getting the most out of their medical treatment. The test is non-invasive and it requires a simple cheek swab or saliva sample, and you can expect the results of your test in about a week. After we receive your tests, we will provide a short consultation with you regarding the results of your test and what they mean for your pharmacological treatment. To learn more about our pharmacogenetic testing, call or visit Kress Specialty Apothecary today!

Compounding Can Help

When children aren’t feeling well, it can be challenging to get them to take medicine that will help them feel better. But, can you blame them? Most medications have a bitter taste, are hard to swallow, and can provide some discomfort on the way in. Also, many drugs that children need are only commercially available in tablet form. This poses a problem for our little ones who can’t swallow tablets yet.

Fortunately, Kress Specialty Apothecary can help with all these problems. Our compounding pharmacists have an arsenal of trade secrets that will make medicine time less stressful and more enjoyable for your child—and for you!

Pharmacy compounding is the science and art of preparing customized medications.  The pharmacists at Kress Specialty Apothecary can work with your child and you to create a prescription formulated to fit your child’s individual needs and preferences.

Working closely with a pediatrician, we can customize medications for:

• Pain relief
• Respiratory disorders
• Oral thrush
• Diabetes
• Head Lice
• Skin Disorders
• Cold sores/fever blisters
• Diaper rash
• And much more!

Here are some benefits of pediatric compounding:

Flavored Medicine

The pharmacists at Kress Specialty Apothecary can prepare a prescription with a taste your child will enjoy.  Many children refuse to take their medicine due to the bitter and unpleasant taste. If your child has been prescribed an antibiotic for strep throat, getting them to take it will be much easier if it comes in a tasty cherry or bubblegum flavor.

Unique Dosage Forms

For children who have difficulty swallowing tablets, a compounding pharmacist can produce the medication in an alternate form that your child won’t mind taking. If your child needs a specific medicine that is only available in pill form, the pharmacists at Kress can prepare it in the form of a liquid, lollipop, topical gel, chewable gummy treat, effervescent drinks, and other forms that will provide the appropriate dosage.

Ingredient Variations

Commercially manufactured medication may contain ingredients that patients have allergies or sensitivity to, such as gluten, soy, sugar, dyes, lactose, and preservatives.  Our pharmacists at Kress Specialty Apothecary can create a personalized formula to provide your child with the right treatment you need while leaving out the problematic ingredient.

Call or Stop by Kress Specialty Apothecary Today 856-323-8723!