PMP Blog

The PMP Blog offers updates and resources for providers who use the PMP. The posts include timely information and guidance for effective use of the PMP to improve communication and patient-centered care.

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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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Jul 2024

How Physicians Like You Use the Texas PMP to Prevent Prescription Drug Misuse and Overdose
In March 2020, the Texas Legislature mandated that physicians check the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates or carisoprodol.
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Jun 2024

Navigate Challenging Conversations Using the Texas PMP Prescriber Toolkit
It can be challenging to talk about safe and effective pain management, potential opioid misuse and the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP). This is especially true when your time with each patient is limited.
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Jul 2022

Breaking the Barriers of Stigma to Treatment
Stigma presents a significant barrier for patients seeking the mental health care they need to manage their symptoms.
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Nov 2021

Supporting Families Affected by Substance Use Disorder
One person’s struggle with a substance use disorder can affect an entire family system. Often, family members feel unable to help.
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Jul 2021

Think Big Picture: Setting Patients Up for Success
A doctor’s prescription is often the first step in the broader system of health care services. Every point of contact in this system requires coordination to provide safe and effective treatment for the patient.