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fda-orange-book-query

Query FDA Orange Book drug data via REST API or offline fixtures.

130|4|Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#openfda#fda-orange-book#drug-knowledgebase#drug-search#approval-info#patent-info#sponsor-data
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw --skill fda-orange-book-query
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: fda-orange-book-query
Source: https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw/tree/main/skills/drug_knowledgebase/fda_orange_book
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw --skill fda-orange-book-query

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides programmatic access to FDA Orange Book data to identify approved drug products, their bioequivalence status, patent and exclusivity information, and sponsor details.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • REST API access to FDA Orange Book data (openfda) for brand and generic names, approvals, sponsors, and product details.
  • Example-driven guidance and offline fixtures to validate retrieval patterns when network access is limited.
  • Use cases include researching product approvals, patent status, and sponsor information for drug knowledge tasks or QA workflows.

Quick Start

Run the paired script 65_FDA_Orange_Book.py to reproduce the workflow and retrieve brand and generic names, application numbers, and sponsor details for a given drug.

Frequently Asked Questions about fda-orange-book-query

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I query FDA Orange Book data for drug approvals and patent status?▼

You can query FDA Orange Book data using REST API access to openfda or bundled offline fixtures. This retrieves approved drug products, patent and exclusivity information, and sponsor details for specified drugs.

What is the FDA Orange Book used for in drug knowledge research?▼

The FDA Orange Book identifies approved drug products, bioequivalence status, patent and exclusivity information, and sponsor details. It supports QA workflows, research tasks, and integration workflows requiring programmatic drug data access.

Can I retrieve FDA drug approval data without network access?▼

Yes, you can retrieve FDA drug approval data using bundled offline fixtures when network access is unavailable. The skill honors configured timeouts and rate limits, falling back to offline data seamlessly.

Does the openfda API support searching by brand and generic names?▼

Yes, the openfda API supports searching FDA Orange Book data by brand and generic names. You can also retrieve application numbers, approval information, and sponsor details for specified drugs.

What's the best way to get sponsor data for approved drug products?▼

Querying FDA Orange Book data through the openfda REST API is the best way to get sponsor data for approved drug products. It returns brand names, generic names, application numbers, and sponsor details reliably.

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