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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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Jul 2022

Breaking the Barriers of Stigma to Treatment

Stigma presents a significant barrier for patients seeking the mental health care they need to manage their symptoms.