To determine and classify the various types of poisoning deaths as seen at Andhra Medical College, KGH Mortuary, Visakhapatnam City. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study of deaths due to poisoning seen in the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam City over a 1year period (January 2017 ‐December 2017) as postmortem reports, inquest reports and hospital records. Observations: Poisoning is one of the commonest methods of committing suicide especially in developing countries like India. A total of 1646 autopsies were done during the period. One hundred and thirty-two cases representing 132 cases (8.02%) of all bodies received by the mortuary were deaths due to poisoning. Organophosphate compounds were the most commonly 63.6 % abused substance. The common motive of poisoning was suicidal 82.6 % with male to female ratio 4.73:1 Peak incidence was observed in the age group 21-40 years. Type of poison consumed, socioeconomic status and place of household are also ascertained. Conclusion: This study shows the pattern of poisoning deaths in Visakhapatnam and this preliminary data will provide a baseline for future research and help in formulating policies to prevent deaths due to poisoning.