A Psychotropic Medication Utilization Review (PMUR) is the process used to screen and review a child’s psychotropic medications. A PMUR occurs when a child is prescribed medication that is outside Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Children and Youth in Texas Public Behavioral Health (6th Version)External Link, or if there is a concern regarding the medication.

CPS and Single Source Continuum Contractor (SSCC) staff, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the child’s caregiver, the child’s medical consenter, an attorney, a residential child care provider, and other interested parties can request a PMUR any time they have concerns about a child’s psychotropic medication regime.

When CPS staff request a PMUR, they must request a written response from STAR Health Behavioral Health.

CPS staff, medical consenters, and caregivers must not stop any child’s medication without consulting with the prescribing healthcare provider.

In the Medical Services Resource GuidePDF Document, see Psychotropic Medication Utilization Review (PMUR).

CPS staff must file the results of a medication review in the child’s record.