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Medication Management Services

When taking medications, there is a lot to know about how to take them and their possible side effects. Mayo Clinic Health System offers personalized medication consultations with pharmacists to help ensure you are getting the most from your medications.

Through a pharmacist consultation, we will review your medications and help you understand what each one does. We make sure your medications are right for you and working as they should so you can be as healthy as possible.

Find out more about medication management services:

Consultations

Consultations include a comprehensive review of all your prescription and nonprescription medications.

We ask you to bring everything you take, including:

Prescription medications you take by mouth, injection or other routes
List of medications you may receive in an infusion center
Over-the-counter drugs
Vitamins and minerals
Dietary and herbal supplements

During your visit, you will meet with a pharmacist in a private area. The pharmacist will evaluate each medication and its side effects and check for potential medication interactions and unnecessary dosages. Together, you will discuss why you are taking the medications, how you take them and whether they are working. The pharmacist will also ask about your health goals and any medication concerns you have.

Education is a key part of the consultation and may include:

How to take each medicine, including the best time and whether to take it with or without food
How to use medication devices, such as blood glucose meters and inhalers
Possible side effects and how to reduce them
Strategies to make taking your medications simpler and easier
Ways to reduce your medication costs

You will leave the visit with a customized care plan for all the medications and supplements you take. If the pharmacist detects issues, they will work with your healthcare providers to change your medication regimen.

Pharmacogenomic testing

In some cases, your pharmacist may recommend pharmacogenomic testing to help guide your medication use. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how your genes affect your body’s response to medications.

Testing can be used to:

Adjust the dose of a current medication or recommend a different medication
Avoid or prevent serious side effects related to certain medications
Identify a medication or dose most likely to work for you before you take it

Pharmacogenomic testing only applies to certain medications. It does not address all drug side effects, allergies or interactions with other drugs or foods.

Medication management specialists

Our pharmacists have expertise in providing comprehensive medication reviews. They are also skilled in communicating complex medical information so that you can easily understand it. Learn more about our pharmacy services.

Referrals

A referral is required for a medication management services consultation. Talk to your primary care provider to determine if medication management is right for you and to arrange a referral.

If you are a provider, you can refer a patient online, by phone or by fax.

FAQ

Can I bring someone with me to the consultation?

We encourage you to bring a family member, caregiver or someone who helps you with your medications.

Do I need to fill my prescriptions at a Mayo Clinic pharmacy to access this service?

No, we offer consultations regardless of where you fill your prescriptions.

Will my insurance cover medication therapy management?

Medication management is a covered service under some insurance plans. If you have a Medicare Part D plan, this benefit is called Medication Therapy Management (MTM). Check your prescription drug plan for your specific coverage.

What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

Our Patient Account Services representatives are here to help you with any questions you have related to billing and insurance. We also offer financial assistance if you are unable to pay for care due to financial hardship.