What is the purpose of a medication therapy review?

The purpose of a medication therapy review is to assess and optimize a patient’s medication regimen. This process involves a comprehensive evaluation of all medications a patient is taking to ensure they are used effectively and safely. During a medication therapy review, healthcare professionals examine the appropriateness of each medication, check for potential interactions, assess the effectiveness of the treatment, and consider the patient’s overall health status and goals. By optimizing the medication regimen, healthcare providers aim to enhance therapeutic outcomes, minimize adverse effects, and improve patients' quality of life.

Although reducing medication costs, ensuring compliance with prescriptions, and preventing prescription drug abuse are important aspects of medication management, they are not the primary focus of a medication therapy review. Instead, the review is centered on the thorough assessment of current medications to ensure they align with the patient's health needs and promote the best outcomes.