Free Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Classes
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is a free service at myPharmacy where patients can bring all of their medications — prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, and herbals — and sit down with a licensed pharmacist for a comprehensive review.
These free classes help patients better understand their medications, reduce side effects, identify potential drug interactions, and improve health outcomes through safer, more effective medication use.
What Happens During an MTM Session?
- ✅ One-on-one review of every medication you’re taking
- 🔍 Assessment of drug effectiveness, safety, and purpose
- ⚠️ Identification of unnecessary, outdated, or duplicate therapies
- 🔗 Interaction check for drug-drug, drug-food, and supplement-medication risks
- 💡 Suggestions for better timing, dosage, or alternatives
- ❓ Answers to all your questions from a licensed pharmacist
Who Should Attend?
- Patients taking 5 or more medications
- People with chronic illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, or heart disease
- Post-hospitalization patients starting new meds
- Seniors or caregivers managing complex regimens
- Anyone unsure about what each medication is doing
Why Is It Free?
Because we care. This is part of our mission to help patients take control of their health without financial pressure. We do not try to sell you anything during these sessions — just honest guidance and professional care.
What to Bring:
- Prescription medications — even from other pharmacies
- Over-the-counter drugs
- All supplements and herbal products
- A list of known allergies
- Any concerns or side effects you’ve experienced
When & Where:
- Held twice a month at myPharmacy
- Group format with optional private 1-on-1 consults
- Language support in Pashto, Dari, Urdu, and Spanish
⚠️ Common Drug Interactions & Why They Matter
Understanding interactions can literally save lives. Here are a few examples we cover during MTM sessions:
Warfarin + NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen)
- Interaction: Increased risk of bleeding
- Why it matters: Can cause serious internal bleeding, especially in seniors or post-surgical patients.
Metformin + Alcohol
- Interaction: Increased risk of lactic acidosis (a rare but serious side effect)
- Why it matters: Can be fatal if untreated.
Simvastatin + Grapefruit Juice
- Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits breakdown of statins
- Why it matters: Increases statin levels in your blood, raising risk of muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) and kidney damage
Lisinopril (or other ACE inhibitors) + Potassium supplements or salt substitutes
- Interaction: Dangerously high potassium levels (hyperkalemia)
- Why it matters: Can lead to irregular heartbeat or cardiac arrest.
SSRIs (like sertraline) + Triptans (migraine meds)
- Interaction: Risk of serotonin syndrome (too much serotonin)
- Why it matters: Can cause agitation, confusion, rapid heart rate, and even seizures.
Benefits of Attending MTM Classes
- Fewer side effects
- Better understanding of medications
- Fewer ER visits and hospitalizations
- Improved quality of life
- Confidence in your care
Your Health. Your Medications. Your Right to Understand.
📞 Call or stop by to register.
Let us help you take control of your medications — one step at a time.