Medication Therapy Management Process

A Medication Therapy Management Process is a therapy management process that involves a review of a patient's medications to optimize therapeutic outcomes and ensure safe and effective medication use.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) include a Medication Therapy Review where all prescribed medications, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements are evaluated for potential interactions and duplications.
  • It can (often) involve the creation of a Personal Medication Record that details all the medications a patient is taking, providing a clear overview for both the patient and healthcare providers.
  • It can range from being a Simple Medication Review to a Comprehensive Medication Therapy Management Process involving multiple healthcare professionals and ongoing monitoring.
  • It can result in the development of a Medication-Related Action Plan, which outlines steps the patient should take to manage their medications effectively.
  • It can include interventions such as Dosage Adjustments or referrals to specialists when potential drug interactions or other medication-related issues are identified.
  • It can be especially beneficial for patients with Chronic Conditions who take multiple medications and are at higher risk for drug interactions or medication-related complications.
  • It can help reduce Healthcare Costs by preventing medication errors, reducing hospital readmissions, and improving overall patient adherence to prescribed therapies.
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• Example(s):
  • A Comprehensive Medication Therapy Management Process for an elderly patient with multiple chronic conditions, where the pharmacist identifies potential drug interactions and optimizes the medication regimen.
  • A Medication Therapy Review for a patient recently discharged from the hospital, ensuring that their medication regimen is appropriate and adjusting dosages as needed.
  • A Personal Medication Record created for a patient with complex health needs, providing a clear overview of all medications and supplements being taken.
  • A Medication-Related Action Plan developed for a diabetic patient, outlining steps to manage blood sugar levels effectively and reduce the risk of complications.
  • An Intervention and Referral Process where a pharmacist identifies a potentially harmful drug interaction and refers the patient to a specialist for further evaluation.
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• See: Chronic Conditions, Pharmacists, Medical Science Liaison, Real World Evidence, Dietary Supplement, Drug Interactions.

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References

2024

• (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medication_therapy_management Retrieved:2024-8-26.
  • Medication therapy management, generally called medicine use review in the United Kingdom, is a service provided typically by pharmacists, medical affairs, and RWE scientists that aims to improve outcomes by helping people to better understand their health conditions and the medications used to manage them. This includes providing education on the disease state and medications used to treat the disease state, ensuring that medicines are taken correctly, reducing waste due to unused medicines, looking for any side effects, and providing education on how to manage any side effects. The process that can be broken down into five steps: medication therapy review, personal medication record, medication-related action plan, intervention and or referral, and documentation and follow-up. The medication therapy review has the pharmacist review all of the prescribed medications, any over the counter medications, and all dietary supplements an individual is taking. This allows the pharmacist to look for any duplications or dangerous drug interactions. This service can be especially valuable for people who are older, have several chronic conditions, take multiple medications, or are seen by multiple doctors.

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