MPC Staff Celebrate 20 Years as Certified Specialists in Poison Information
March 23, 2015
Designation, acquired following a stringent testing process, recognizes depth and breadth of knowledge concerning poisoning situations.
Maryland Poison Center
Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week
March 13, 2015
Maryland Poison Center will join poison centers across the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week March 15-21.
MPC Provides Data Tracking for State’s Naloxone Administration Program
February 3, 2015
Tracking of patients who receive medication for treatment of opioid overdose will lead to better understanding of outcomes
Mr. Yuk’s Best Friend
November 18, 2014
Director Bruce Anderson and his colleagues at the Maryland Poison Center (MPC) handle more than 55,000 calls a year, providing critical help to people suffering potential poisonings and toxic exposures.
Two SOP Faculty Members Honored with USM Board of Regents Awards
March 21, 2014
Awards represent the highest honor that the Board bestows to recognize exemplary faculty achievement.
Maryland Poison Center Celebrates National Poison Prevention Week 2014
March 17, 2014
Maryland Poison Center will join poison centers across the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week March 16-22.
MPC’s Bivens Makes Poison Safety Fun for Local Students
January 23, 2014
“Always Ask First” and other poison prevention tips highlighted in first program of UMB’s new children’s wellness initiative at Port Discovery.
MPC Study Compares Outcomes of Non-Medical Buprenorphine Use vs. Methadone
June 6, 2013
Non-medical use of methadone associated with higher hospitalization rates, greater ICU admissions, and worse medical outcomes.
Student Pharmacists Lead Successful Third Annual DEA Drug Take-Back Day
May 7, 2013
Students collaborate with University police and the Maryland Poison Center to collect 83 pounds of expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
MPC Celebrates 40 years of Lifesaving Service with Balassone Lecture
November 9, 2012
School of Pharmacy’s Bruce Anderson recalls MPC’s critical role from everyday household toxic exposures to nationwide crises.
AAPCC Report Finds Poison Centers Save More Than $1.8 Billion Every Year
October 16, 2012
New report quantifies the value of the American poison center system
Maryland Poison Center Celebrates its 40th Year
March 12, 2012
The Maryland Poison Center (MPC), a service of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.