New Mexico Launched Poison Exposure Dashboard
The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy released a public portal to track poison exposure data across the state.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy has launched a public data dashboard to track poison exposures involving people and pets. This tool allows users to view data categorized by substance type, county, and severity.
Why it matters
The dashboard provides residents and health officials with localized transparency regarding toxic exposure trends. This initiative facilitates a more accessible understanding of regional substance-related risks.
The portal covers poison exposure data spanning the last 10 years across the state. This comprehensive set categorizes incidents by substance type, including cleaning products, over-the-counter medications, and prescription drugs.
The players
University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy
This academic institution manages the pharmaceutical research and public data initiatives that produced the new exposure dashboard.
New Mexico Department of Health
This state agency oversees public health policy and is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the portal through regular data updates.
The details
Developed by the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, the dashboard offers detailed breakdowns by county and severity for both human and pet exposures. The New Mexico Department of Health is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the platform through ongoing data oversight.
Timeline
The platform tracks reported poison exposure data covering the last 10 years.
The New Mexico Department of Health will perform dashboard data updates on a monthly basis.
The Big Picture
This dashboard follows the precedent set by the National Poison Data System in aggregating exposure data to improve public health response strategies.
Residents can now monitor local toxic exposure trends to better understand safety risks in their specific county. This access empowers families to make informed decisions about household chemical and medication storage based on identified local patterns.
The takeaway
Increased access to localized public health data allows community members to identify potential safety hazards in their own environment. Utilizing these resources can help households take proactive measures to prevent accidental exposures to common toxic substances.
Further reading
For more information on state-wide health resources, visit the New Mexico Substance Abuse section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOB.
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