With MTM, a pharmacist can counsel a patient on prescription
and lifestyle therapies as well as their medical/disease
conditions, while working with the patient’s physician to create
a medication plan to decrease the likelihood of adverse
drug events and increase the chance of an optimal patient
outcome. In addition, MTM appointments create an opportunity
for pharmacists to recognize and address medication
nonadherence, which when present is an extremely important
element in a patient’s healthcare outlook. In patients with
poor medication adherence, the risks of adverse effects and
mortality rise; these not only negatively impact the patient’s
well-being, but also result in increased medical spending for
both the patient and the healthcare system.