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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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.
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Jan 2024

Texas Prescription Monitoring Program Fiscal Year 2023: A Year in Review
Here's a by-the-numbers glance at data from the Texas PMP over the past fiscal year.
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.