Improper use of medications is a leading cause of hospitalizations. Your community pharmacist is trained to review your medications, discuss them with you, and teach you how to take them safely to help you stay out of the hospital. This type of review is also known as Medication Therapy Management (MTM). The new Medicare Part D Prescription Drug program covers MTM services for patients most likely to benefit from it. Under Part D, people who spend at least $4,000 a year on their prescription medications, take many medications, and have multiple conditions may qualify for this valuable service. The overall goal of the MTM service is to help you save money and improve your health by taking your medications safely.

Your pharmacist is the best health care professional to perform the MTM service because he or she knows you and the medications you take.

During an MTM session, the pharmacist will:

Your pharmacist will work with your doctors to make sure you are taking effective and safe medications. It’s important to always ask your pharmacist questions if you don’t understand how to take your medicine. Make your community pharmacist your partner in helping you stay healthy.