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Does your genetic makeup affect the way a drug will work in your body?

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How pharmacogenomics can prevent drug spend waste

More and more Canadians are taking prescription drugs as chronic disease and mental health problems become more widespread. But prescribing can be a challenge because each person’s unique metabolic profile—informed by their unique genetics—determines which drugs will work and which will not. Empire Life has been working with Pillcheck for three years to help plan members find the right pharmaceutical treatments sooner rather than later, so they can enjoy their lives and return to work without needless delay. For employers, the savings can add up: depending on the diagnosis, drug therapy guided by Pillcheck can save between $350 and $5000 per patient. 

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Our mental health in 2022: it’s a marathon, not a sprint

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“You build on failure. Use it as a stepping stone and close the door on the past. Don’t try to forget the mistakes, but don’t dwell on it.” Johnny Cash

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Spotlight on Diabetes

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Diabetes drugs account for close to 10% of prescription drug spend, and continued to top the list of ‘traditional’ drugs in 2020. While healthy lifestyle habits—including exercise, a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight—are critical to preventing and managing diabetes, simply telling people to move more and eat less isn’t always helpful. In this blog, we discuss three benefits that can help people with diabetes stay on track.

 

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