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Poison helpline reports 4% rise in calls in 2025

The National Poisons Information Centre reported 11,455 enquiries last year, a 4% rise in calls from medical and healthcare staff and the public, its latest figures show.

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The National Poisons Information Centre reported 11,455 enquiries last year, a 4% rise in calls from medical and healthcare staff and the public, its latest figures show.
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    Poison helpline reports 4% rise in calls in 2025

    The National Poisons Information Centre reported 11,455 enquiries last year, a 4% rise in calls from medical and healthcare staff and the public, its latest figures show.

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