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Jan 2026
When Opioids Are Necessary: Safer Prescribing with the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program
There are times when opioids are the right choice for a patient. These medications can be an important part of a care plan, whether it’s managing acute pain after surgery or supporting a difficult recovery. The challenge lies in finding the right balance by using them effectively while minimizing the risk of dependence or misuse. The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) can help guide these decisions to improve patient safety.
Dec 2025
Texas PMP Fiscal Year 2025: A Year in Review
A by-the-numbers glance at data from the Texas PMP over the past fiscal year.
Jul 2025
Protect Your Patients and Your Practice: How to Comply with the Texas PMP Mandate
In March 2020, the Texas Legislature mandated that physicians check the Texas PMP before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates or carisoprodol. Here is what you need to know to comply with the mandate.
Jun 2025
How Physicians Can Help Prevent Opioid Misuse in Older Adults
Even if you don’t often prescribe opioids, it’s important to talk with older patients, and their families or caregivers, about the dangers of prescription opioid misuse.
May 2025
Using the PMP to Talk About Substance Use and Mental Health
PMP data that indicate potential Rx drug misuse may be a red flag that points to the need to screen for mental health struggles and intervene to initiate treatment.
Apr 2025
Going Beyond the PMP: Connecting Patients to Resources
What do you do when you find a concerning pattern of behavior in your patient’s prescription history that leads to a diagnosis of substance use disorder?
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