MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT (MTM) AND ITS IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOMES

Monika, P MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT (MTM) AND ITS IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOMES. In: 2nd ICCPPR - Conference Proceeding. Nil, p. 292. ISBN ISBN: 978-81-992034-2-6

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Abstract

Drug treatment management (MTM) is a pharmacist, patient -focused service that focuses on
adaptation to the use of the drug and improvement in health results. In today's health practice,
patients often experience challenges such as many tips, side effects, poor farming and limited
understanding of treatment. MTM deals with these problems through extensive drug reviews,
patient counseling, follow -up of care and collaboration with doctors and other health professionals.
Pharmacists as drug experts play an important role in identifying drug interactions, preventing
errors, improving farming and ensuring rational use of medication. Unlike traditional dispensation,
MTM extends the role of pharmacist for active participation in the patient's care, especially for
chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and cardiovascular disorders,
where improvement and monitoring and reduces the hospital ride. Patient education is an important
component of MTM, as pharmacists explain the importance of each drug, its side effects and the
importance of lifestyle changes, which helps patients feel more confident and motivated in handling
treatment. By reducing drug -related problems and improving the coordination of care, MTM not
only increases the patient's safety, but also reduces the cost of health care and resource burden. This
service transforms patients with passive recipients of care in active partners in the health trip, while
at the same time strengthening the collaboration between health professionals. Ultimately, MTM
demonstrates the developed role of pharmacists in modern health services by promoting the use of
safe drug, better disease management and improvement in better quality of life.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: Pharmacy Practice > Pharmacy Practice
Domains: Pharmacy Practice
Depositing User: Mr IR Admin
Last Modified: 11 May 2026 10:23
URI: https://ir.vistas.ac.in/id/eprint/17592

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