National Poisons Information Service

A service commissioned by the Health Protection Agency

 

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Members of the public seeking specific information on poisons should contact:

 

In England and Wales:

NHS Direct - 0845 4647

 

In Scotland:

NHS 24 - 08454 24 24 24

 

In Republic of Ireland:

01 809 2166

 

Healthcare professionals seeking poisons information should consult:

www.toxbase.org

Research we undertake

Staff of the NPIS are active in research relating to clinical toxicology, as evidenced by the numbers of articles published in the medical literature. This research is not a core function of the NPIS Units but is important for increasing the evidence base for NPIS advice on poisons management. It is often performed during academic sessions held with Universities and funded by external grants.