Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP
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September 2006
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Res Social Adm Pharm · Sep 2006
Prediction of pharmacist intention to provide Medicare medication therapy management services using the theory of planned behavior.
Medicare Part D is a voluntary prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries. As part of the coverage, medication therapy management services (MTMS) are mandated for beneficiaries with chronic diseases who take multiple medications covered under part D and who are likely to incur annual costs that exceed a specified level. ⋯ Pharmacists showed generally positive intent to provide MTMS. Perceived behavioral control, subjective norm, and attitude were significant predictors of intent (P<.05). Strategies to help pharmacists provide MTMS should focus on finding time and support to provide MTMS rather than individual educational needs.