What is Medication Therapy Management (MTM)?
Medication therapy management (MTM) is a partnership of the pharmacist, the patient or their caregiver, and other health professionals that promotes safe and effective use of medications and helps patients achieve the targeted outcomes from medication therapy.
Medication therapy management (MTM) is a partnership of the pharmacist, the patient or their caregiver, and other health professionals that promotes safe and effective use of medications and helps patients achieve the targeted outcomes from medication therapy.
- MTM utilizes pharmacists' knowledge-based and clinical skills to improve medication usage in patient care. MTM services vary based on practice area and can include formulary management, complex disease state management and medication therapy.
- MTM was validated by its inclusion in the final regulations under the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 in addition to the creation of Medicare prescription drug benefit. While Medicare Part D plans are required to provide MTM services to beneficiaries who meet certain requirements, many other individuals can benefit from MTM programs.
- Medication therapy management provides an excellent opportunity for pharmacists to make the most of their clinical expertise and in the process, help patients.
Why is MTM Important?
MTM promotes the safe and effective use of medications and helps patients achieve the targeted outcomes from medication therapy. Time spent with your MTM pharmacist allows you to ask questions, such as:
What happens during an MTM review?
