Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center

What Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center does

The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center (APDIC) is a non-profit, university-affiliated public health organization operating the designated statewide poison control hotline for Arizona (1-800-222-1222) on a 24/7 basis. Housed within the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in Tucson and founded in 1989 as the Arizona Pregnancy Riskline, APDIC delivers three core service lines: real-time toxicology triage and exposure guidance to the public and clinicians, teratology and lactation risk counseling through the MotherToBaby Arizona program (an affiliate of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists), and training in clinical toxicology via its fellowship program. The center also runs the Opioid Overdose Prevention Training program and develops public-facing resources including a Poisoning Data Dashboard.

Operationally, APDIC is structured as a single statewide call center with specialist staffing (board-certified toxicologists, pharmacists, and genetic counselors such as Dee Quinn, who directs MotherToBaby Arizona) backed by protocols aligned with the national America's Poison Centers network and OTIS. Its service model is free to end users; funding flows from state government contracts, federal pass-through grants routed through the AAPCC and HRSA-supported national poison system, and University of Arizona College of Pharmacy institutional support. Reporting for 2025 cites protection of more than 22,000 Arizonans.

The business model is grant- and contract-funded, not commercial. APDIC monetizes none of its services directly to patients; revenue (to the extent the term applies) consists of restricted and unrestricted public funding, with new programs (MAT fact sheets, overdose prevention training, the PFAS conference planned for 2026, and the Poisoning Data Dashboard) functioning as mission-extending rather than revenue-generating activities. The customer base is the entire Arizona population and its healthcare providers, with no individual concentration risk.

Name

Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center

Legal name

Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of The University of Arizona

Website

https://azpoison.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona's designated, 24/7 statewide poison control hotline and MotherToBaby teratology counseling service, operated as a non-profit within the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Poison Control and Public Health Information Services

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAGALAI

Safety & Medical Contact Centers (AE Intake/Call Centers)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Pharmacovigilance & Medical Affairs Services

SECONDARYHLAFALAN

Pharmacovigilance, Medication Safety & Controlled Substance Diversion Monitoring

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Pharmacy & Medication Management Services

Keywords

• Poison control services
• Drug information services
• Venom exposure treatment
• Pregnancy medication safety
• Public health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government and Public Health Funding: Core operations funded through government public health contracts, federal and state appropriations, and university support as part of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
2. Donations and Grants: Voluntary contributions through the Support AZ Poison Control campaign and research grants for specific programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center is a public-service, non-profit program that delivers a 24/7 toll-free poison control hotline (1-800-222-1222) and complementary drug and drug-safety information services to Arizona residents, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Specialized service lines include venom exposure advisory for Arizona-native Sonoran Desert creatures (scorpions, rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, coral snakes) and MotherToBaby Arizona, which provides evidence-based risk assessment on medication, environmental, and infectious exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Product overview

The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center is a public health service organization affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, offering a unified portfolio of emergency response, education, and information services. The core offering is a 24/7 poison control hotline (1-800-222-1222) providing immediate expert guidance. Specialized services include venom-related advisories for Sonoran Desert creatures (scorpions, rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, coral snakes), MotherToBaby Arizona for pregnancy and breastfeeding medication safety, and drug information services including opioid overdose prevention training and medication disposal guidance. The center also provides population health tools through its Poisoning Data Dashboard and offers professional education including a Clinical Toxicology Fellowship and Poison Prevention Training Program. All services are free and confidential to the public, with targeted educational resources for healthcare providers, families, and specific populations including pregnant women and pet owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MotherToBaby Arizona: A service providing evidence-based information and risk assessment about medication use, environmental exposures, and other risks during pregnancy and breastfeeding, available to pregnant and breastfeeding women, their families, and healthcare providers.

Products and services

• Poison Control Hotline 24/7 confidential hotline service (1-800-222-1222) providing immediate expert guidance on poison exposures, envenomations, and chemical emergencies to the Arizona public and healthcare providers.
• Venom Information Services Specialized advisory services covering scorpions, rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, Arizona coral snakes, bees, spiders, and other venomous creatures native to the Sonoran Desert region.
• MotherToBaby Arizona Specialized service providing evidence-based information and risk assessment about medication use, environmental exposures, diseases, and infections during pregnancy and breastfeeding to women, families, and healthcare providers.
• Opioids and You: Opioid Overdose Prevention Training A comprehensive training program on opioid overdose prevention, recognition, and response, including pre-survey and post-survey assessments and a 40-minute instructional video, delivered via azpoisoncenterstraining.org.
• Clinical Toxicology Fellowship Postgraduate medical training program for physicians seeking specialization in clinical toxicology, offered in partnership with the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.
• Poison Prevention Training Program Educational outreach program providing poison prevention training materials and resources to schools, communities, and organizations statewide.
• Poisoning Data Dashboard Interactive online dashboard providing public access to poisoning data and statistics for Arizona.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protected over 22,000 Arizonans annually (2025 Annual Report)

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• America's Poison Control (AAPCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network affiliation connecting all poison control centers. Provides standardized protocols, data sharing, and collective expertise for poison control services nationwide.
• University of Arizona College of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent academic institution providing research support, clinical training programs, and academic credibility. Houses the Clinical Toxicology Fellowship program.
• UA Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity health sciences division supporting clinical operations and research initiatives.
• AzMAT Mentors Program and Arizona Center for Rural HealthsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on MAT (Medication for Addiction Treatment) education and resources for opioid use disorder, particularly in rural Arizona communities.
• ASU MAT ECHO ProgramsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Medication for Addiction Treatment education using Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model for provider training.
• Sonoran Prevention WorkssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona-based harm reduction organization collaborating on substance use disorder education and resources.
• Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization coordinating pregnancy research studies and providing teratology information. MotherToBaby Arizona is an affiliate of OTIS, coordinated by University of California San Diego.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Poison Control System: University of California San Francisco-affiliated statewide poison center providing 24/7 hotline services. Directly comparable model with academic medical center affiliation, AAPCC membership, and similar hotline-and-education service mix.
• Florida Poison Information Center Network: Statewide poison control network providing 24/7 hotline services across Florida. Directly comparable in mission (state-designated poison center), funding model (state-funded), and service portfolio (toxicology consultation, envenomation advice, public education).
• Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety: Denver-based state poison control and drug information center serving Colorado and adjacent states. Most direct comparable peer — same hotline-based poison and drug information delivery model, academic medical center affiliation, 24/7 coverage, and AAPCC membership.

Peers

• Texas Poison Control Network:

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AZPDIC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arizona-poison-and-drug-information-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/azpoisoncenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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