What is an example of a medication-related problem that MTM addresses?

Medication therapy duplications are a significant medication-related problem that Medication Therapy Management (MTM) addresses because they can lead to increased side effects, potential drug interactions, and overall unnecessary medication costs for the patient. MTM focuses on ensuring that patients have an appropriate, effective, and safe medication regimen. Identifying duplications in therapy can help healthcare providers streamline medications, enhancing patient safety and adherence to their prescribed therapies.

While patient allergies to over-the-counter drugs, issues with health insurance providers, and patient preferences for generic alternatives may be important topics in patient care, they do not specifically focus on medication therapy management's core objectives. MTM centers on optimizing medication use and addressing therapy-related problems directly linked to patient treatment plans, highlighting the critical role of managing duplications in therapy within this context.