Beginning April 1, the Maryland Poison Center (MPC), a key service of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP), will extend its coverage to encompass all 23 Maryland counties, Baltimore City, and the District of Columbia. Previously, Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, along with the District of Columbia, were serviced by the National Capital Poison Center. This expansion represents a significant milestone in the delivery of comprehensive poison control services and is being led by the Maryland Department of Health and DC Health.
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