Medication DNA categories
Discover how your DNA can impact the way you metabolism medications.
Select an category from the list below to learn more.
Mental Health Medications
Pain Medications
Gastrointestinal Medications
Cardiovascular Medications
Over-the-counter Medications


DNA Mental Health Medication Insights
Discover how your DNA may affect your response to certain mental health medications used for depression, anxiety, ADHD and other psychiatric conditions.
A myDNA Medication Test is a form of pharmacogenomic testing that looks at how your genetics can affect your response to certain medications. Reduce the risk of side effects and maximise effectiveness by understanding the role your genetics play in processing certain mental health medications.
Insights included in this category:
- Antidepressants
- Antipsychotics
- And more*
A myDNA Medications Test provides information on a range of commonly prescribed medications and indicate to your nominated healthcare professional whether there is anything additional they should be aware of when prescribing them.
*Unfortunately, due to regulations set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), we are unable to publicly disclose or advertise the exact list of medications covered by testing. Some general information about what categories of medications we test is available above, but if you are concerned about specific medications, please contact us.
These insights are:
Backed by scientific evidence reviewed by our clinical experts
Based on your unique DNA results
Provided directly to your nominated healthcare professional
Designed to help your healtchare practitioner find the right medication and dose faster than trial-and-error prescribing

DNA Pain Medication Insights
Discover how your DNA may affect your response to certain pain medications with DNA Medication insights.
A myDNA Medication Test is a form of pharmacogenomic testing that looks at how your genetics can affect your response to certain medications. Reduce the risk of side effects and maximise effectiveness by understanding the role your genetics play in processing certain pain medications.
Insights included in this category:
- Anti-inflammatories
- Opioids
- And more*
A myDNA Medications Test provides information on a range of commonly prescribed medications and indicate to your nominated healthcare professional whether there is anything additional they should be aware of when prescribing them.
*Unfortunately, due to regulations set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), we are unable to publicly disclose or advertise the exact list of medications covered by testing. Some general information about what categories of medications we test is available above, but if you are concerned about specific medications, please contact us.
These insights are:
Backed by scientific evidence reviewed by our clinical experts
Based on your unique DNA results
Provided directly to your nominated healthcare professional
Designed to help your healtchare practitioner find the right medication and dose faster than trial-and-error prescribing

DNA Gastrointestinal Medication Insights
Discover how your DNA may affect your response to certain gastrointestinal medications with DNA Medication insights.
A myDNA Medication Test is a form of pharmacogenomic testing that looks at how your genetics can affect your response to certain medications. Reduce the risk of side effects and maximise effectiveness by understanding the role your genetics play in processing certain gastrointestinal medications.
Insights included in this category:
- Reflux Medications
- And more*
A myDNA Medications Test provides information on a range of commonly prescribed medications and indicate to your nominated healthcare professional whether there is anything additional they should be aware of when prescribing them.
*Unfortunately, due to regulations set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), we are unable to publicly disclose or advertise the exact list of medications covered by testing. Some general information about what categories of medications we test is available above, but if you are concerned about specific medications, please contact us.
These insights are:
Backed by scientific evidence reviewed by our clinical experts
Based on your unique DNA results
Provided directly to your nominated healthcare professional
Designed to help your healtchare practitioner find the right medication and dose faster than trial-and-error prescribing

DNA Cardiovascular Medication Insights
Discover how your DNA may affect your response to certain cardiovascular medications with DNA Medication insights.
A myDNA Medication Test is a form of pharmacogenomic testing that looks at how your genetics can affect your response to certain medications. Reduce the risk of side effects and maximise effectiveness by understanding the role your genetics play in processing certain cardiovascular medications.
Insights included in this category:
- Cholesterol-lowering medications
- Beta-blockers
- And more*
A myDNA Medications Test provides information on a range of commonly prescribed medications and indicate to your nominated healthcare professional whether there is anything additional they should be aware of when prescribing them.
*Unfortunately, due to regulations set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), we are unable to publicly disclose or advertise the exact list of medications covered by testing. Some general information about what categories of medications we test is available above, but if you are concerned about specific medications, please contact us.
These insights are:
Backed by scientific evidence reviewed by our clinical experts
Based on your unique DNA results
Provided directly to your nominated healthcare professional
Designed to help your healtchare practitioner find the right medication and dose faster than trial-and-error prescribing

DNA Over-the-Counter Medication Insights
(Test available only in Pharmacy)
Discover how your DNA may affect your response to certain over-the-counter medications with DNA Medication insights.
A myDNA Medication Test is a form of pharmacogenomic testing that looks at how your genetics can affect your response to certain medications. Reduce the risk of side effects and maximise effectiveness by understanding the role your genetics play in processing certain over-the-counter medications.
Insights included in this category:
- Ibuprofen
- Lansoprazole
- Omeprazole
- Pantoprazole
- And more*
A myDNA Medications Test provides information on a range of commonly prescribed medications and indicate to your nominated healthcare professional whether there is anything additional they should be aware of when prescribing them.
*Unfortunately, due to regulations set by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), we are unable to publicly disclose or advertise the exact list of medications covered by testing. Some general information about what categories of medications we test is available above, but if you are concerned about specific medications, please contact us.
These insights are:
Backed by scientific evidence reviewed by our clinical experts
Based on your unique DNA results
Designed to help you understand how your body is likely to respond to over-the-counter medications
This insight included in
myDNA Multiple Category Medication Test Kit

4+ Medication categories
Covers a range of common medications
Discover more about how your body processes some common medications and whether you may be at an increased risk of side effects or a medication not working, based on your unique DNA.
$198.00
myDNA Mental Health Medication Test Kit

1 Medication category
Covers some Mental Health medications
Your Personalised Mental Health Medication report based on your DNA. Reduce the risk of side effects of your mental health medications and maximise effectiveness by understanding the role your genetics play in processing certain medications.
$149.00
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