BC Drug and Poison Information Centre

The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre provides a 24/7 poison line serving #BC and the #Yukon. We are staffed by a team of pharmacists and nurses specializing in poison management. If you have a poison question or emergency, call us at 1-800-567-8911 #CheckForPoisons #NPPW2021

Poison Prevention Week has wrapped up, but #CANInjuryPrevention is important all year long! Visit @parachutecanada for info & tips: parachute.ca #RethinkPoisons #NPPW2026.

Add your poison centre number to your phone or keep it in a visible location, such as on your fridge: 1-800-567-8911. In case of a potential poisoning, contact the poison information centre. If the person loses consciousness or has difficulty breathing, call 911. #NPPW2026.

Safe storage saves lives. Storing medications and other poisonous products safely away after every use keeps your household safe. Safe storage = up high, locked and out of sight. Call 1-800-567-8911 in case of poisoning. #RethinkPoisons #NPPW2026

Medications don't work better by taking more than the recommended dose. They work best when you take the correct dose. Read and follow the dosage every time. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your medications. Call 1-800-567-8911 if someone is potentially poisoned.#NPPW2026

It is easy to find over-the-counter medications and natural health products in stores and at home. Being easily accessible doesn’t mean they’re risk-free. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your medications. Call 1-800-567-8911 if someone is potentially poisoned.#NPPW2026.

This Poison Prevention Week, we’re encouraging you to #RethinkPoisons in and around your home and prevent medication-related poisoning before it happens. Stay tuned to learn how to #RethinkPoisons #NPPW2026. Poison Prevention Week – Parachute.

We are getting ready for Poison Prevention Week, March 15 to 21. Find useful resources and learn how you can get involved: Poison Prevention Week – Parachute #RethinkPoisons #NPPW2026.

Happy new year! To start the new year, save our poison line number to your phone! It's easy and provides quick access should you need us in a poison emergency. #PoisonPrevention

It is #BoxingDay 🎁Remember to discard wrapping paper by recycling appropriately. Keep an eye on your kids too - wrapping paper should not be put in the mouth or eaten. #HolidaySafety. Call the poison line in case of a poison accident: 1-800-567-8911.

🍷🍺 Don't forget to clean up wine and beer glasses promptly after use. Even a small amount of alcohol for children can cause intoxication and possible alcohol poisoning. Store alcohol up and away from kids! #HolidaySafety #AlcoholPoisoning

❗️Did you know that #holly and #mistletoe are toxic? Keep these plants #UpAndAway from children and pets. Call us @ 1-800-567-8911 if your child has accidentally ingested these plants! #HolidaySafety

Happy Holidays! We are OPEN Christmas day, Boxing day, New Years day... and every day of the year. Don't hesitate to call us if you have a poison question or emergency. We are fast, free and multilingual. Serving #BC and the #Yukon.

The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (DPIC) team wishes you a happy thanksgiving! We are open today and every day, 24/7. Call us at 604-682-5050 or 1-800-567-8911 for any poison questions or emergencies.

More #BackToSchool #PoisonPrevention tips. Remember to save our number on your phone in case of any poison accidents or questions: 1-800-567-8911.

This #BackToSchool season, teach children to be careful on the playground. They should not eat plants growing outside or candy lying around which may be a pill someone left behind. In case of a poison accident, please call our poison line: 1-800-567-8911.

It is #BackToSchool season, and here are some classroom #PoisonPrevention tips for educators. Also, save our number on your phone in case of any poison accidents or questions: 1-800-567-8911.

Poison Prevention Week has wrapped up, but #CANInjuryPrevention is important all year long! Visit @parachutecanada for info & tips: parachute.ca #CheckForPoisons #NPPW2025

Add your poison Centre number to your phone or keep it in a visible location, such as on your fridge: 1-800-567-8911. In case of a potential poisoning, contact the poison information Centre. If the person loses consciousness or has difficulty breathing, call 911. #CheckForPoisons

Store poisonous products high, locked and out of sight. Put medications, cannabis, and other products away after every use. Call 1-800-567-8911 in case of poisoning. #NPPW2025 #CheckForPoisons.

Medications are the leading cause of poisoning in Canada. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can cause poisoning if taken by mistake or used incorrectly. Call 1-800-567-8911 if you have questions about your medications. #NPPW2025 #CheckForPoisons.