TOXNET has moved; the page explains that most toxicology information is now available through other National Library of Medicine resources.

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About TOXNET

TOXNET has moved and is no longer offered as a standalone service. As part of an NLM reorganization, most toxicology information has been integrated into other NLM products and services.

The page directs users to replacements, including HSDB and chemical data in PubChem and LactMed and LiverTox in Bookshelf. It also notes retired services such as Pillbox, TOXMAP, Haz-Map and ChemIDplus, and lists original data sources where applicable.

Key features

  • Points HSDB users to PubChem with help documents and video tutorial
  • Directs LactMed users to Bookshelf version and PubChem data source
  • Directs chemical queries to PubChem after ChemIDplus retirement
  • Provides PubMed search strategies for toxicology and developmental toxicology literature
  • Lists original data sources for retired TOXMAP mapping service
  • Links to DSID and DSLD for supplement ingredient and label information
Best for: People seeking former TOXNET databases who need to find their replacement NLM resources.
Good for
  • Lists replacement locations for many former TOXNET services in one place
  • Offers help guides and a video tutorial for using HSDB content in PubChem
  • Provides NLM customer service contact for further questions
Watch out for
  • TOXNET is no longer available as a standalone service
  • Several databases, including Pillbox, TOXMAP and ChemIDplus, have been retired
  • CCRIS content is archived and no longer updated

TOXNET at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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TOXNET FAQ

Where do I access former TOXNET information?
Through other NLM products, such as PubChem for HSDB and chemical data and Bookshelf for LactMed and LiverTox.
Where is NLM chemical information now?
Starting in December 2022, PubChem serves as NLM's single source; ChemIDplus and the Drug Information Portal were retired.
What happened to Pillbox?
The Pillbox program was retired January 29, 2021, including its websites, dataset, image library, and APIs.
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