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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Older Adults

Jun 2025

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.
PMP Mental Health Awareness

May 2025

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.
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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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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.
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 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.