The results from a study feature in the April 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association clearly demonstrate that community-based medication therapy management is a simple and cost effective approach for improving economic and health outcomes, despite increased medication use, for patients with chronic conditions and for whom proper medication use and self-care are important.

An overview of the case supporting the implementation of pharmacy-based patient health management for chronic conditions.

A recent study in the U.K demonstrates that interventions by a pharmacist, as part of a health team, significantly improve results for patients with poorly controlled Type II diabetes.

The population is aging and with that comes an increased prevalence of chronic conditions. But an aging population does not have to become a disabled population. The proper management of chronic conditions can reduce disability and allow an aging population to remain active and enjoy a good quality of life.