fda-database

Query openFDA datasets for drugs, devices, foods, and substances.

1|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Sologa/codex-pipeline --skill fda-database-sologa
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Skill: fda-database
Source: https://github.com/Sologa/codex-pipeline/tree/main/.codex/skills/fda-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sologa/codex-pipeline --skill fda-database-sologa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides programmatic access to vast amounts of open FDA data, enabling in-depth analysis of drugs, devices, foods, and substances, thereby streamlining regulatory research and safety monitoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Data Access: Query databases for drug adverse events, device recalls, food safety alerts, and substance information.
  • Advanced Analysis: Supports safety profile analysis, temporal trend monitoring, comparative studies, and cross-database lookups.
  • Use Case: A pharmacovigilance team can use this Skill to automatically gather all reported adverse events for a specific drug, identify the most common reactions, and check for any associated recalls, significantly speeding up post-market surveillance.

Quick Start

Use the fda-database skill to query drug adverse events for 'aspirin' and retrieve the top 100 results.

Frequently Asked Questions about fda-database

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

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How do I query openFDA datasets for drug adverse events and recalls?

You can query drug adverse events and recalls by using this Skill to access openFDA datasets for structured data on reported reactions and enforcement actions. It supports retrieving top results for specific substances to streamline regulatory research.

What is pharmacovigilance post-market surveillance and when do I need openFDA regulatory data?

Pharmacovigilance post-market surveillance is the process of monitoring drug safety after approval by analyzing adverse events and recalls from openFDA regulatory data. You need it when tracking reported reactions or generating safety profiles for specific substances.

Can I analyze medical device recalls and food safety alerts using this regulatory data approach?

Yes, you can analyze medical device recalls and food safety alerts through this approach. The Skill provides structured access to openFDA databases for monitoring enforcement actions and safety alerts across medical devices and food products.

Does the fda-database Skill support complex query patterns like temporal trend analysis?

Yes, the fda-database Skill supports complex query patterns including temporal trend analysis, safety profile generation, and comparative studies. It enables advanced regulatory data analysis across drugs, medical devices, foods, and substances.

What is the best way to generate a safety profile for a specific substance?

The best way to generate a safety profile for a specific substance is to query openFDA datasets for adverse events, recalls, and labeling. This Skill enables cross-database lookups to consolidate substance identifiers and safety information efficiently.

Are there limitations when querying openFDA datasets for comparative studies?

When querying openFDA datasets for comparative studies, limitations include relying on openFDA data availability and query size constraints for retrieving adverse events. The Skill is restricted to the datasets and endpoints provided by the openFDA API.