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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.
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.
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.
