Poisonings are a significant public health concern — in 2024 alone, U.S. poison centers received over 2 million reported exposures. 

Listen in as our expert panel of toxicologists and poison-center specialists discusses common questions and best practices about poisoning treatment, from when to call the poison center versus head to the emergency department, to which everyday medications belong on the “one pill can kill” list for kids. They’ll also take a close look at acetaminophen poisoning — one of the most common reported and treatable exposures — including how the antidote N-acetylcysteine (NAC) works. Plus, you’ll walk away with practical takeaways on which antidotes to keep in stock and how to counsel patients on safe medication storage and disposal.

This podcast is an excerpt from one of TRC’s monthly live CE webinars, the full webinar originally aired in August 2026.

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Special guests:

• Anita C. Ma, PharmD
  • Managing Director – San Francisco Division, California Poison Control System
  • Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy, University of California, San Francisco
• Amber Patt, PharmD
  • Toxicology & Addiction Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
  • University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY

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You’ll also hear practical advice from panelists on TRC’s Editorial Advisory Board:

• Craig D. Williams, PharmD, FNLA, BCPS
  • Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
  • Oregon Health and Science University

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CE Information:

None of the speakers have anything to disclose. 

TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, or Prescriber Insights account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses.

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The clinical resources related to this podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: 

• Chart: Drugs for Selected Medication Overdoses and Poisonings
• FAQ: Meds for Opioid Overdose
• Quick Start Guide: Opioid Reversal Agents

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