Are pharmacists in Virginia allowed to provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) outside of a pharmacy setting?

Pharmacists in Virginia are permitted to provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM) outside of a pharmacy setting as long as it is not connected to drug dispensing. This flexibility allows pharmacists to engage with patients in various environments, enhancing access to care and enabling better management of medications. MTM services aim to optimize therapeutic outcomes through reviewing medication regimens, resolving drug-related problems, and promoting adherence, which can effectively occur outside the traditional pharmacy setting.

This capability supports a broader role for pharmacists in the healthcare system, where they can take proactive steps in patient health management, regardless of the setting. By focusing on patient counseling, education, and collaboration with other healthcare providers, pharmacists can extend their reach and impact.

The other options restrict the practice of MTM in ways that do not align with the broader intent of enhancing patient care and access to pharmacists’ expertise. Thus, allowing MTM to be conducted outside a pharmacy provides pharmacists the opportunity to participate more actively in patient health management and contributes positively to the healthcare system.