As part of the UKMi network, our aim is to support the safe,
effective and efficient use of medicines by the provision of evidence-based information and advice on the therapeutic use of medicines.
In common with other NHS Medicines Information Services, we provide an enquiry answering service on all aspects of drug therapy. We also publish critical appraisals of emergent and recently-launched new drugs. For further details and contacts for other UK regional medicines information services, please follow these links:
The NYRDTC provides a comprehensive therapeutic medicines information and advisory service
to NHS healthcare professionals in the NHS Northern and Yorkshire region. If you are a patient, please contact NHS Direct for further advice on medical conditions and treatments.
Who works here?
Our Medicines Information Service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, medical information scientists, and nurses,
with medical support provided by a consultant physician.
The knowledge and experience of the staff of the centre is supported by access to a wide range of pharmaceutical and biomedical information, including computer databases, reference texts, medical and pharmaceutical periodicals, and in-house files.
When can I contact the service?
This service is available during the following hours:
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Urgent enquiries which arise outside office hours are dealt with via the National Poisons Information Service (Newcastle Centre).
