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medlineplus-drug-info

Retrieve consumer drug information from MedlinePlus via REST APIs.

130|4|Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#ndc#health-information#icd10#rxnorm#drug-info#medlineplus
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw --skill medlineplus-drug-info
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: medlineplus-drug-info
Source: https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw/tree/main/skills/drug_labeling/medlineplus
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/QSong-github/DrugClaw --skill medlineplus-drug-info

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Retrieves authoritative consumer drug information from MedlinePlus and presents it with source attribution for patients and clinicians.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Query by drug name, RxCUI, NDC, or ICD-10-CM code to fetch relevant MedlinePlus pages.
  • Returns structured results with titles, URLs, summaries, and sources for easy display and citation.
  • Use Case: A clinician or patient can look up a drug to obtain patient-friendly guidance and links to official resources.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to fetch consumer-friendly MedlinePlus drug information for a given drug.

Frequently Asked Questions about medlineplus-drug-info

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I retrieve consumer drug information using an NDC or RxCUI code?▼

To fetch MedlinePlus drug information, provide a drug name, RxCUI, NDC, or ICD-10-CM code. The skill queries MedlinePlus Connect and Web Service REST APIs, returning structured results with summaries, URLs, and source attribution for patient guidance.

Can I use ICD-10-CM codes to look up patient-friendly drug info on MedlinePlus?▼

Yes, ICD-10-CM codes are supported inputs for fetching MedlinePlus drug information. The skill processes these codes through MedlinePlus Connect and Web Service REST APIs to return structured, consumer-oriented drug data with source attribution.

What is the best way to get structured drug data with source attribution from MedlinePlus?▼

Querying MedlinePlus Connect and Web Service REST APIs through this skill provides structured drug data with source attribution. It normalizes results to return titles, URLs, summaries, and sources, ensuring easy display and citation for patients and clinicians.

Does MedlinePlus drug info retrieval work without any external dependencies or components?▼

Yes, MedlinePlus drug info retrieval operates with zero external dependencies or components. It directly queries MedlinePlus Connect and Web Service REST APIs using drug names, RxCUI, NDC, or ICD-10-CM codes to return structured, source-attributed consumer drug information.

Why combine MedlinePlus Connect and Web Service results for drug information queries?▼

Combining MedlinePlus Connect and Web Service results ensures comprehensive drug information coverage. This approach merges Connect API responses with wsearch results, delivering complete patient-facing data including titles, URLs, summaries, and source attribution.

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