Arizona+Poison+&+Drug+Information+Center

The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center is a center of excellence at the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. The center is certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). 24 hours a day **•** 7 days a week 1-800-222-1222 The center was established officially by the State Legislature of Arizona in April 1980 to provide lifesaving services to the citizens of Arizona. Located in Tucson at the University of Arizona and administratively directed by the College of Pharmacy, the center is certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
 * Free • Confidential**
 * The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center serves the citizens of Arizona by providing:**
 * **accessible poison and medication-related emergency treatment advice,**
 * **referral assistance, and**
 * **comprehensive information on poisons and toxins, poison prevention and the safe and proper use of medications.**

**The center includes an array of specialists and experts who handle more than 150 calls per day:**

 * clinical pharmacists and certified poison information speclialists
 * clinical and medical toxicologists
 * genetic counselors
 * emergency medicine and pediatrics physicians
 * educator for community outreach
 * pharmacologists
 * other consultants