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.

Nov 2021

Protect Your Patients with the Texas PMP & Naloxone

Unintentional overdose involving prescription opioids is a leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States.

Oct 2021

An Opioid Epidemic in the Pandemic

Learn how to protect your patients from drug overdoses

May 2021

Tracking the Trends: Controlled Substance Dispensations in 2020

Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of life. Preliminary data show how the effects of lockdown policies affected the amount and types of medication dispensed.

Oct 2020

COVID-19 & the Opioid Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in wide-reaching public health impacts, including mental health challenges and increased substance misuse.