Is your daily pill box overflowing with multiple medications? You aren’t the only one – and you don’t have to go it alone. Medication Therapy Management (MTM), a service offered by the pharmacists at Welia Health, can help. Managing your medications just got a whole lot easier with the help of our MTM pharmacy team. They will work with you to help guide you toward a healthier, happier you.
What is Medication Therapy Management (MTM)?
When medications become overwhelming or don’t work as they should, a visit with the pharmacist for MTM could be the solution you didn’t know you needed. Your Welia Health pharmacist is just the person to work with you to review your medications, create personalized healthcare goals, reduce pill burden, and help ensure your medications are working well for you.
Benefits of MTM
Here’s how MTM can benefit you and simplify your healthcare.
- Personalized medication review: Think of MTM as a fresh set of eyes on your medication regimen. A pharmacist will personally review every single medication you’re taking, from prescription and over-the-counter drugs to vitamins and supplements. The goal? To make sure everything is working in harmony to improve your health. The review will assess:
- The necessity and effectiveness of the medications
- Potential for any interactions or allergies
- Safety issues
- Dosages and potential adjustments
- Recommendations for laboratory testing, if necessary
The upside of being proactive is that potential issues can be identified early before they become a problem. Reduce the risk of harmful reactions between medications or other health conditions and remove those that are not effective for you.
- Reduce medication side effects: MTM pharmacists will spend time educating you on common medication challenges. Imagine having a personal guide to help you understand your medicines and how to use them correctly. With the MTM pharmacist, you’ll be informed and motivated to stay on top of your medications and know how to minimize the risk of side effects.
- Improved medication adherence: MTM pharmacists empower you to follow your healthcare goals with confidence. With a personal touch, you get educational guidance and action plans that make managing multiple medications much easier. Follow your medication plan, and you’ll start seeing the benefits—better health, fewer problems, and maybe even a lighter financial burden.
- Assessing medication costs: MTM pharmacists can help you review your medications and look for ways to save precious dollars. Specifically looking at reducing the number of medications you take, checking for cheaper alternatives, and/or medication assistance programs.
- Enhanced chronic disease management: MTM pharmacists can be particularly important for individuals managing a chronic disease, where medications play a crucial role in the quality of your health. Working with you to improve how you take your medications and reducing side effects is important for easing symptoms and progression of many chronic diseases such as:
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Bone diseases
- Chronic heart failure
- Dyslipidemia
- End-stage renal disease
One clinical study conducted with over 600 Minnesotans receiving MTM concluded that patients receiving face-to-face MTM services provided by pharmacists in collaboration with prescribers experienced improved clinical outcomes and lower total health expenditures.
Take the first step today
Don’t let medicines become a burden. Talk to your Welia Health provider or pharmacist about how MTM can simplify your daily healthcare routine. It’s not just about taking your medication; it’s about knowing what your medicine is doing for you and reducing side effects while boosting your confidence as you manage your health. With MTM, qualified medication experts help you plot a course to achieve the health you want and deserve.
Call Welia Health at 320.679.1313 or request a consultation online. MTM appointments are available in person at our Mora, Pine City and Hinckley clinics