Poisons Information
| National Poisons Information Service |
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The four centres of the National Poisons Information Service (Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Newcastle) provide a year-round, 24-hour information service for health care staff on the diagnosis, treatment and management of poisoning. The information is provided online (TOXBASE) and by telephone. |
TOXBASEUse as the primary source of information for the routine diagnosis, treatment and management of patients suffering from exposure to a wide range of substances and products. Information provided is sufficient to cope with most cases of poisoning. |
Telephone0844 892 0111 Use for clinically or toxicologically complex cases that cannot be answered by TOXBASE. |
Republic of Ireland00 3531 837 9966 Use for enquiries originating in the Republic of Ireland. |


