fda-database

Query openFDA APIs for drug, device, food, and veterinary regulatory data.

Updated Mar 10, 2026

Search Tags:#fda #api access #regulatory data #drug safety #device surveillance #food recalls

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill fda-database-yezez9

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fda-database
Source: https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent/tree/main/scientific-skills/fda-database
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yezez9/Research-Agent --skill fda-database-yezez9

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides direct access to comprehensive FDA regulatory data, eliminating the need for manual data collection and enabling rapid analysis of drug, device, and food safety information.

Core Features & Use Cases

Query FDA APIs: Access data on drugs, devices, foods, animal/veterinary products, and substances.
Safety Analysis: Research adverse events, recalls, and enforcement actions for drugs and devices.
Regulatory Data: Retrieve information on drug labeling, NDC codes, device classifications, 510(k) clearances, and PMAs.
Use Case: A researcher needs to understand the post-market safety profile of a new drug. They can use this Skill to query adverse event reports, identify common side effects, and check for any associated recalls.

Quick Start

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

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 event reports for drug safety research using Python?▼

Use this Skill to programmatically query openFDA APIs for drug safety data, retrieving structured adverse event reports and side effect information directly within Python for pharmacovigilance research.

Can I retrieve FDA device recalls and 510(k) clearance data through an API?▼

Yes, this Skill provides programmatic access to FDA device surveillance data, retrieving structured records for 510(k) clearances, PMA approvals, device classifications, and enforcement recalls via API.

What is the best way to access FDA regulatory data for food and veterinary products?▼

Query openFDA APIs to retrieve regulatory data for food and veterinary products, obtaining structured recall records, enforcement actions, and substance information for compliance analysis.

Does the openFDA API support querying drug labeling and NDC codes?▼

Yes, openFDA APIs support querying drug labeling and NDC codes. This Skill retrieves structured regulatory compliance data, including medication labeling information and National Drug Code records.

Do I need the requests library to access openFDA data in Python?▼

Yes, the requests library is required as a dependency to execute HTTP calls against openFDA APIs, retrieving structured regulatory data records for analysis within Python workflows.