Complexities of Risk Assessment: Opioids, Drug Interactions, & Designer Benzodiazepines

As the number of fatal and non-fatal overdoses continues to rise, we should question why this is occurring. One frequent cause of death in drug overdose…

Behavioral Health: Why Monitor Patients for Medication Adherence?

Mental health illness affects almost a half billion people globally every year including millions of Americans. Data from 2020 showed that 21% of Americans…

Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS): What's New in 2022

Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are a diverse group of synthetic substances created to mimic the effects of scheduled or illicit drugs. There are various…

InterACT Rx: A Look at Clinical Utility Through a Discussion of Interactions Found

InterACT Rx Overview Since 2016, Aegis Sciences Corporation has offered definitive testing for numerous substances that may contribute to drug-drug interactions…

BioDetect: Identifying Non-Urine Substances

Healthcare providers rely on medication compliance test results to assist in measuring compliance and establishing recent substance use. Providers must…

Novel Psychoactive Substances Added to Oral Fluid Testing Menu

In December, Aegis’ oral fluid testing menu was expanded to include testing for over 90 novel psychoactive substances (NPS), an option previously available…

What Did My Patient Actually Take? Codeine Results Interpretation

Codeine is an all-natural opioid that is found in opium and is used pharmaceutically to treat mild to moderately severe pain. The interpretation of codeine…