Medication therapy management

Medication Therapy Management or MTM is a group of services in which a medical professional — usually a pharmacist — provides a one-on-one review of a person’s medications to prevent and solve medication-related problems.
Insurance companies cover phone consultations, but patients usually have to pay for face-to-face services. Some doctors who work with older adults are starting to take a different approach by focusing on reducing the amount of medications patients take or tapering down dosages — known as “deprescribing.”
For those who qualify, MTM services are a good place to start if you’re concerned with the number of medications on your drug list. During an MTM “comprehensive medication review,” the pharmacist or other medical professional will review a person’s medications, including any dietary supplements or over-the-counter products such as herbal or non-traditional therapies. Those who qualify for MTM services through their health plans are eligible for at least one comprehensive medication review a year free of charge.
Best way to find out if you qualify for MTM services is to call your health insurance provider.