You may be eligible to get services, at no cost to you, through a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program if these apply:

• You're in a Medicare drug plan.

• You take medications for different medical conditions.

This program helps you and your doctor make sure that your medications are working to improve your health. A pharmacist (Ali Hamad, PharmD) will give you a comprehensive review of all your medications and talk with you about:

• How well your medications are working

• Whether your medications have side effects

• If there might be interactions between the drugs you're taking

• Whether your costs can be lowered

• Other problems you’re having

You’ll get a written summary of this discussion, including an action plan that recommends what you can do to make the best use of your medications. There will be space for you to take notes or write down any follow-up questions. You’ll also get a personal medication list that will include all the medications you’re taking and why you take them.

It’s a good idea to schedule your medication review before your yearly wellness visit, so you can talk to your doctor about your action plan and medication list. Bring your action plan and medication list with you to your visit or anytime you talk with your doctors, pharmacists, and other health care providers. Also, take your medication list with you if you go to the hospital or emergency room.