Title
Awareness of and Readiness for Medication Therapy Management Among Community Pharmacists in New York City: Results from a Focus Group
Publisher
University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy
Abstract
For pharmacist-provided Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services to operate effectively and efficiently, pharmacists must
understand the process of MTM delivery, assess the barriers and challenges in creating a sustainable MTM program, and realize the
willingness and readiness of their colleagues to deliver such services. In order to assess feasibility of such services among high-risk
neighborhoods in New York City (NYC), a focus group design was used to qualitatively assess pharmacists’ perceptions of MTM.
Findings showed that reimbursement and allocation of resources were the most discussed challenges/barriers to the provision of
pharmacist-provided MTM services. Overall, pharmacists were willing, but not yet ready, to provide MTM services on a large scale.
Lack of understanding of MTM structure/process, reimbursement challenges, and the need for collaboration between providers were
key components to pharmacists’ willingness to provide services. Additional training opportunities were deemed necessary for them to
feel confident to conduct clinical services. Although pharmacists discussed several issues regarding MTM, they were still interested in
participating and seeing how MTM would impact their community practice settings. Understanding these perceptions of pharmacists
on MTM allowed us to better understand and assess ways for continuous quality improvement of services that will enhance patient
care.
Previously Published Citation
Innov. Pharm. 2013; 4(116): 1-14
Suggested Citation
Arya, Vibhuti; Pinto, Sharrel; Khan, Tasmiya.
(2013).
Awareness of and Readiness for Medication Therapy Management Among Community Pharmacists in New York City: Results from a Focus Group.
University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy.
Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy,
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/171439.