Integra Group, a software provider that specialises in long-term care, has joined with medication management platform MedTek21 to host in-house genomic testing for residents with the aim of cutting down on adverse reactions to prescription drugs – a major cause of hospital readmissions for residents.

“Patients react to medications differently,” Tabb Stringer, Vice President of Product Management for Integra, said.

But using Medtek21’s technology, a cheek swab can alert pharmacists to the correct medication and dosage for the residents and can also be used for medication reviews.

Could a similar system be rolled out here?