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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mar 2023
New Guidelines for Opioid Prescriptions and Equitable Use of Prescription Monitoring Program
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated clinical guidelines for prescribing opioids for pain.
Feb 2023
By the Numbers: Texas PMP in 2022
Since March 1, 2020, there has been a steady decrease in the number of controlled substances dispensed and an increase in user registrations and searches of the PMP database.
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