title: Teratogen information service for pharmacists: a pilot study.
abstract: We report on the first Helpline for pharmacists dealing with the safety of medications in pregnancy and during breastfeeding. Pharmacists from all parts of Canada participated in this pilot, receiving guidance in approximately 90% of cases. There were 472 inquiries relating to 598 products with regards to safety in pregnancy and 197 calls relating to 249 products regarding exposure in breastfeeding. All callers who were surveyed found the service helpful in counseling both patients and physicians.
authors.affiliation: The Motherisk Program, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.
authors.forename: Michael Paul
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Gideon
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Koren
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D002170:Canada; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods; D004346:Drug Information Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D005260:Female; D015277:Hotlines / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000145:classification; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011247:Pregnancy; D013723:Teratogens
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations; D013723:Teratogens