[Logistics of antidotes in Switzerland]

Antidotal compounds are principally classified into three groups. The most important compounds are available in all hospitals and pharmacies. They guarantee the basic supply of antidotes in all part of Switzerland. More specific antidotes are constantly available in 24 regional centres, some of which being further specialized in certain areas (e.g. Cantonal Pharmacy of Zurich: anti-venoms and radionucleotide-antidotes). Ongoing routine collaboration between the Swiss Toxicological Information Centre (STIC) and the Swiss Association of Hospital Pharmacists (GSASA) is important for continuous and competent information about the availability of newly developed antidotal drugs in Switzerland.