TOXBASE
Medical
Free · In‑App Purchases
TOXBASE® is the clinical toxicology database of the UK National Poisons Information Service, providing advice on the features and management of poisoning. Monographs are designed to be used by healthcare professionals involved in the management of poisoned patients.
TOXBASE is freely available for users who are able to register using an NHS, MOD, ac.uk or UKHSA domain email address.
If your domain is not accepted contact mail@toxbase.org for assistance and information.
Key application features
* detailed poisons information on industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, household products, plants and animal toxins
* easy to follow traffic light system for triaging poisoned patients
* point by point treatment advice which is clear and concise, evidence-based, peer-reviewed and updated 24/7
* no internet connection is required to search the database (although internet connection may be required to access all information on some entries)
How the app works
After download, users complete a registration form and receive an email containing a verification link. Once verified users will be able to use their login for the TOXBASE app and also for TOXBASE online at www.toxbase.org
Account renewal is required annually.
Disclaimer
The information on the TOXBASE App is designed for healthcare professionals and requires expert clinical interpretation. Users are strongly advised to always discuss cases with their local experts in poisons management and should not solely rely on the App to make medical decisions.
Users are required to accept our End User License Agreement before using the app.
All material on TOXBASE is subject to UK Crown copyright protection.
Update 2.0.4 includes an important fix for a known issue that will prevent users from accessing the TOXBASE app after 1 December 2025.
It is NECESSARY for all users to update to the new version BEFORE 1st December 2025.
- A link to the TOXBASE website has been added for use if the app is down.
- The update also adds support for a new operating system version.
- Account assistance is available from nhss.TOXBASE@nhs.scot.
The developer, NHS Lothian, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- NHS Lothian
- Size
- 433.2 MB
- Category
- Medical
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.5 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Frequent
Medical Treatment information
Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- 1 year subscription $6.99
- Copyright
- TOXBASE® © Crown copyright 1983-2024