openFDA
APIs for developers to access public FDA data.
Overview
openFDA is an initiative from the Food and Drug Administration to make its vast public datasets more accessible. Through its APIs, developers can access drug product labeling, which includes sections on drug interactions, adverse events, and recalls. It is not a 'checker' in itself, but it provides the raw, authoritative source data that can be used to build such a tool.
✨ Key Features
- API access to drug product labeling
- Data on adverse events (FAERS)
- Product recall information
- NDC directory
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Direct source of official FDA data
- Includes adverse event and recall data, not just labeling
- Completely free and open
Unique Value: Provides direct, free, and programmatic access to the FDA's official public data, enabling developers and researchers to build tools and conduct analyses with authoritative source information.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Source data for pharmacovigilance research.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users needing a ready-made, curated interaction checker (it's a raw data source)
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike curated databases (FDB, Lexicomp), openFDA provides the raw, unstructured text from the drug label, which offers maximum fidelity but requires more effort to parse and use in a clinical decision support context.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: All APIs are free to use, subject to an API key rate limit.
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