The pharmacy profession has come a long way, evolving from a conventional dispensing role to an indispensable component of modern healthcare. As the healthcare industry undergoes rapid transformation, fueled by technological advancements and scientific breakthroughs, the role of pharmacists is expanding beyond traditional boundaries.
The opioid epidemic is a complex public health crisis characterized by the misuse and addiction to opioid medications, including prescription pain relievers and illicit substances like heroin and fentanyl. It has far-reaching consequences, devastating families and communities, and straining healthcare systems.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is a patient-centric approach to optimizing medication regimens. It involves a comprehensive review of a patient’s medications by a pharmacist, focusing on their appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, and adherence.