Personalised
Medicine in Practice.

More than 90% of people carry at least one genetic variant that affects how they respond to common medicines, yet most prescribing still relies on trial and error. Pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing gives clinicians a clearer picture of how an individual is likely to respond, helping to reduce adverse drug reactions and avoid ineffective treatment.

Join Mantara Health and the Independent Doctors Federation for a practical look at how PGx fits into everyday independent practice:

• The evidence behind PGx, including the PREPARE study published in The Lancet, which found a 30% reduction in clinically relevant adverse drug reactions with genotype-guided prescribing
• Which medicines and specialties benefit most, from clopidogrel to antidepressants, statins and pain relief
• How testing works: a simple saliva sample, turnaround and how results are reported
• Access and reimbursement, with CCSD codes now in place for both the full PGx panel and the clopidogrel test
• Q&A, with time to discuss your own patients and practice

Breakfast is served from 9:00am. Places are limited, so please register early.

The session is designed for clinicians and healthcare leaders who prescribe, dispense or shape how medication is managed, including:

• Private GPs and concierge medicine doctors
• Consultants, particularly in cardiology, psychiatry, pain medicine and general medicine
• Pharmacy owners, superintendent pharmacists, and clinical and community pharmacists
• Primary care executives and leaders, including PCN and practice leadership teams
• Employee wellbeing, occupational health and corporate health leads
• Clinic owners and medical directors considering adding PGx testing to their services

No prior knowledge of genetics is needed. You'll leave with a clear understanding of when to test, how to read a PGx report and how testing could fit into your practice, pharmacy or organisation.

1. 9:00
   Arrival and breakfastCoffee, breakfast and time to meet colleagues
2. 9:20
   WelcomeIntroduction from the Independent Doctors Federation
3. 9:30
   Personalised medicine in practiceDr Mark Hudson-Peacock on the evidence, the tests and real patient cases
4. 10:10
   Q&A and discussionBring your questions and your own prescribing challenges
5. 10:30
   CloseInformal follow-up conversations with the Mantara team

Is there a cost?

No. The event and breakfast are complimentary.

Will I receive CPD?

Yes. This is a CPD learning event and attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for their records.

Getting there

BIVDA is on the 5th floor of 299 Oxford Street, W1C 2DZ, a short walk from Oxford Circus and Bond Street stations.

Dietary requirements

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options will be available. Let us know about any other requirements when you register.

Can't make it?

If your plans change, please let us know at [email protected] so we can offer your place to a colleague. You're also welcome to get in touch if you'd like to learn more about PGx testing.