NCPDP considers forming work group on MTM

Because so many questions remain about what medication therapy management claims processing should look like, NCPDP held a meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz., last month to consider whether it should set up a work group to address these issues. At present, pharmacies must log onto individual MTM systems and provide whatever information is needed. NCPDP attendees focused on whether a common point of entry can be set up for pharmacies serving multiple MTM programs. The 35 representatives from chains, associations, academia, and other settings concluded that more study is needed before a decision is reached. To see more Hot off the Press news articles, click here. To go to the Drug Topics homepage, click here.To see more Hot off the Press news articles, click here. To go to the Drug Topics homepage, click here.