Mandated Use of the Texas PMP

Starting March 1, 2020, prescribers and pharmacists will be required by Texas state law to use the Texas PMP to review a patient’s prescription history before prescribing or dispensing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol. Exceptions are made for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer or are receiving hospice care.

The link for this database is https://txpmp.org/.

If you have not already, please register so you are ready for March. You can assign delegates to references the database on your behalf.