An Overview of Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

 

Since 2014, certified pharmacist Joseph Chebli has served as director of medical and scientific services at Med Learning Group in New York City, and as managing member and executive director of JC Rx Consulting, LLC. In the latter role, Joseph Chebli provided consultations for healthcare facilities on issues ranging from patient chart review to Medication Therapy Management (MTM).

According to experts, medication problems and mismanagement account for 1.5 million preventable adverse events each year. The term mediation therapy management is used to describe a pharmacist’s role in optimizing patient outcomes and can include a broad range of healthcare services such as pharmacotherapy consults, immunizations, and health and wellness programs. A pharmacist may provide such services to ensure that each medication, as well as any herbal remedies or supplements, is the correct choice for each patient. Additionally, MTM aims to increase communication between doctors and pharmacists, thereby improving continuity of care for patients.