The document discusses drug and poison information centers (DICs/DPICs) and the role of drug information specialists. It outlines the main functions of DICs which include answering drug-related inquiries, providing drug evaluations, developing publications, documenting adverse drug reactions, and maintaining drug formularies. The document also discusses the training and skills required of drug information specialists, such as knowledge of evidence-based medicine, study design, literature appraisal, and pharmacoeconomics. Finally, it provides recommendations for establishing a DIC, including necessary physical space, equipment, and resources.