The full form of CMM in Medical is Comprehensive Medication Management. This is the process of delivering and assessing comprehensive clinical services to the patient. The scope of assessment includes diagnosis, prescribed medicine, over-the-counter medicines, alternative therapy and vitamins or supplements. During the assessment, it is observed if the medicines prescribed are required to treat the disorder. The safety of the medicine, along with their interactions, is observed. In addition, the comorbidities of the patient are also taken into consideration.
The CMM services are delivered by a pharmacist who is usually appointed in a clinical setting. He works with the primary care providers, dieticians, social workers, nurse care coordinators and other professionals to complete the analysis. The medicine is prescribed and adjusted based on CMM outcome, and this helps in the safe treatment of the patient.
Other full forms of CMM: