01/04/2023
What is Medication Therapy Management (MTM)?
A range of services is provided to individual patients to optimize therapeutic outcomes (help patients get the most benefit from their medications) and detect and prevent costly medication problems.
MTM provided by pharmacists, the medication therapy expert, results in:
- A review of all medications prescribed by all prescribers providing care to the patient, and any over-the-counter and herbal products the patient may be taking to identify and address medication problems. Problems may include medications not being used correctly, duplication of medications, unnecessary medications, and the need for medication(s) for an untreated or inappropriately managed condition;
- In-depth, medication-related education, consultation, and advice provided to patients, family, and/or caregivers to help assure proper use of medications;
- Collaboration with the patient, physician, and other health care providers to develop and achieve optimal goals of medication therapy.
