Journal of In Silico & In Vitro Pharmacology

Pharmaceutical care era: The rise of medication therapy management

Medication therapy, the most widely used intervention in healthcare, is increasingly becoming more complex. Patients are seeing multiple caregivers and are using multiple medications, both prescription and over-the[1]counter. This has led thousands to suffer from medication-related problems that are costing billions of dollars. In response to this growing problem the profession of Pharmacy has responded by offering Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services. MTM is a collaborative effort between a healthcare professional and a patient, which is designed to promote safe and effective medication use and help the patient achieve optimal outcomes from their medication therapy. In order to meet the patient’s drug-related needs the new role of the pharmacist is to ensures that all drug therapy is appropriate for each medical condition, the patient’s drug therapy is the most effective available and safest possible, and the patient is able to take the medication as intended. Additionally, the least expensive but effective drug product is always considered as part of cost containment.

Author(s): Ayman M. Noreddin

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