Dispelling the Myths About Medication Therapy Management Services

Medication therapy management (MTM) services can improve the quality of life for patients and promote more efficient and cost-effective care by improving therapeutic outcomes. Pharmacists, in particular, are looking for ways to provide MTM now that they have been recognized as providers under the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. Still in its early stages, MTM offers an opportunity for pharmacists to use their extensive knowledge of medication therapy in a new arena that may be a harbinger of future pharmacy practice.

Abbreviations: HMO = Health maintenance organization, MTM = Medication therapy management.