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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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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May 2024

Make an Impact on Your Patients and Practice With a Free CME Course

It is a busy afternoon and a patient comes to your office to discuss ongoing pain from a previous injury. You check the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) and find concerning data indicating potential prescription opioid misuse and a serious risk of overdose. What do you do next?

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.

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.

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.