medication therapy management

What is Medication Therapy Management?

Medication therapy management is a partnership of the pharmacist, the patient or their caregiver, and other health professionals that promotes the safe and effective use of medications and helps patients achieve the targeted outcomes from medication therapy.

How does a patient benefit from Medication Therapy Management?

When a pharmacist or other health care professional provide Medication Therapy Management services, the patient enjoys several benefits, including:

• A clear understanding of their medicines: The pharmacist provides a thorough explanation about what each of the patient's medicines (prescription medications, nonprescription drugs available without a doctor's prescription, and dietary supplements such as herbal products, vitamins and minerals, and natural products) is used for, how to take them, and how to use and store them properly.

• A thorough review of all their medicines (prescription medications, nonprescription drugs available without a doctor's prescription, and dietary supplements such as herbal products, vitamins and minerals, and natural products): A Medication Therapy Review is conducted by the pharmacist to identify and address possible side effects, check for possible allergies, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and opportunities for patients to get the most benefit from medicine therapy.

• A Personal Medication Record: The pharmacist gets the patient started with a keeping a Personal Medication Record that they can carry with them at all times and the patient can keep up-to-date, so that all health care providers know what medications they are taking and why.

• A Medication Action Plan: The pharmacist gets the patient started on becoming an active participant in his or her own care. The patient receives a Medication Action Plan, which is their personalized easy-to-use guide, allowing them to identify important medication and health concerns, what they need to do to address the concerns and how they can track their actions and their progress.

SCHEDULING medication therapy management

For more information about scheduling MTM services, please contact us.

We will be happy to accommodate your schedule and assist you in determining if your insurance will cover the cost of services. If you are caring for a loved one who you feel may benefit from this service, we are happy to work with you to offer them the service and care they need. We also accept cash or credit payments for MTM services. Please call us today or email Abe at abe@johnsrx.com.