Almost every state in the country has implemented a prescription monitoring program (PMP) to assist physicians with tracking prescriptions for controlled substances — but passing PMP legislation ...

Prescription monitoring program data, “a vital tool to help combat the potential harms associated with prescription opioid misuse,” were underutilized by health care professionals ...

The PMP records prescriptions for opioids and other potentially addictive drugs when they are filled at pharmacies. Through the program, medical providers can see what their patients are taking ...

A new law in Texas delays the requirement for physicians and pharmacists to check the prescription drug monitoring program to March 2020.

Faced with the task of curbing opioid misuse in the state of Texas, some lawmakers are exploring several avenues to improve the workflow of the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), as well … ...

The impact of the implemented program was assessed through analysis of change in the number of prescribing physicians, dispensing pharmacies, and opioid prescriptions filled over a 1-year period ...

The Arkansas Prescription Monitoring Program’s website became more user friendly and streamlined this week, making it easier for health-care providers to keep an eye on opioid use, but a wide back ...

The Commonwealth of Virginia and Purdue Pharma, a privately held pharmaceutical company, have entered a public-private partnership to expand use of the state prescription monitoring program.

Join the Professional Mentorship Program Looking to make professional connections in the real world? The Undergraduate Professional Mentorship Program (PMP) connects Leeds juniors, seniors, and ...