fda-database

Query openFDA API for drug, device, food, and substance regulatory data.

8|Updated Nov 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research --skill fda-database-sanand0
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Skill: fda-database
Source: https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research/tree/main/.claude/skills/fda-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sanand0/scientific-research --skill fda-database-sanand0

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides programmatic access to comprehensive FDA regulatory data, enabling in-depth analysis of drugs, devices, foods, and substances.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Drug Safety Analysis: Query adverse events, labeling, recalls, and shortages.
  • Device Surveillance: Monitor device adverse events, recalls, and approvals (510k, PMA).
  • Food Safety Monitoring: Track food recalls and adverse events.
  • Substance Lookup: Identify UNII codes, CAS numbers, and chemical structures.
  • Use Case: Analyze post-market safety data for a specific drug, identifying common adverse reactions and any associated recalls to assess its overall safety profile.

Quick Start

Use the fda-database skill to query drug adverse events for 'aspirin' with a limit of 100.

Frequently Asked Questions about fda-database

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I query FDA adverse events for a specific drug?

Query FDA adverse events by using the openFDA API to retrieve structured drug safety data, enabling pharmacovigilance analysis for specific medications like aspirin. You can limit results to track post-market safety profiles and common reactions.

Can I track food safety recalls using openFDA API data?

Yes, you can track food safety recalls and adverse events by querying the openFDA API for structured food monitoring data. This facilitates comprehensive food safety monitoring and event analysis directly through regulatory datasets.

Does this approach support device surveillance and 510k approvals?

Yes, openFDA API queries support device surveillance by monitoring device adverse events, recalls, and approvals including 510k and PMA submissions. This enables structured data retrieval for post-market medical device tracking.

What is the best way to look up chemical substance properties like UNII codes?

The best way to look up chemical substance properties is querying the openFDA API to identify UNII codes, CAS numbers, and chemical structures. This facilitates substance identification and structured property retrieval for regulatory analysis.

Are there limitations when analyzing post-market safety data with openFDA?

openFDA API queries for post-market safety data are limited to the structured regulatory datasets provided by the FDA. Analysis depends on the availability and completeness of adverse event reports, recall notices, and labeling data within the API.