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.

Blog Categories

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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Mar 2024

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 PMP before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates or carisoprodol.

Older Adults

Dec 2023

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.

Youth OUD

Nov 2023

How Physicians Can Help Prevent Opioid Misuse in Youth

The opioid crisis is harming Texas youth and young adults at an alarming rate. Texas physicians of all disciplines have a critical role to play in preventing misuse, addiction and overdose related to prescription opioids.

PMP Mental Health Awareness

Jun 2023

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.

PMP Safe Rx Disposal

May 2023

Talk With Your Patients About Safe Rx Disposal

Help keep your community safe from potential misuse and overdose by talking with your patients about how to safely dispose of expired, unwanted or unused medications.