Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Testing + Deprescribing Services
Explore how Dr. Tamara Ruggles can assist you in the safe reduction of unnecessary medications while enhancing your overall well-being.
What is Deprescribing?
Deprescribing is the process of systematically discontinuing or reducing medications that are no longer necessary or may be causing harm. It's an essential part of optimizing your medication regimen and ensuring you're only taking what you truly need.
Benefits of Deprescribing
Reduced Medication Burden
Deprescribing helps individuals reduce the number of medications they take, leading to fewer pills to manage, fewer potential drug interactions, and lower healthcare costs.
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Minimized Side Effects
By carefully discontinuing medications that may no longer be necessary, individuals can experience fewer side effects and a higher quality of life.
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Improved Medication Effectiveness
Focusing on essential medications ensures that they work optimally, leading to better control of chronic conditions and improved overall health.
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Improved Safety
Deprescribing mitigates the likelihood of adverse drug events and medication-related complications, a critical consideration, particularly for older adults who are at a higher risk for such concerns.
Why
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Our Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Testing + Deprescribing?
Dr. Tamara Ruggles has over 10 years of experience in deprescribing medications and pharmacogenomics. At The Deprescribing Clinic, she will work closely with you and your healthcare providers to identify and safely eliminate unnecessary medications, leading to fewer side effects, improved health, and better quality of life.
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How Does Deprescribing Work
Book An Initial Interview
Genetic Testing
Deprescribing Guidance
Begin with a comprehensive meeting with Dr. Tamara Ruggles. You will go over your health history, current medications, potential side effects, and your health goals.
A pharmacogenomic test will be collected using a simple cheek swab.
Using PGx insights and your health goals, we will develop a deprescribing action plan to both optimize medications and decrease the risk for long term complications including cognitive decline, side effects, falls, and hospitalizations.
Get Started Today
Ready to simplify your medication regimen? Contact us to schedule a consultation with our deprescribing experts and take the first step toward a safer and more effective medication plan.
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Dr. Tamara Ruggles is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist with over a decade of experience as a consultant pharmacist in nursing homes. She brings extensive expertise in geriatrics, deprescribing, and pharmacogenomics to the course. Dr. Ruggles has a passion for improving medication services for older adults, inspired by her work in nursing homes, and is dedicated to extending this knowledge to benefit the wider community. Dr. Ruggles looks forward to supporting your learning journey.