Agent skill · data analytics · aiskillstore
fda-database
Query openFDA API for drugs, devices, adverse events, recalls, regulatory submissions (510k, PMA), substance identification (UNII), for FDA regulatory data analysis and safety research.
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific commands and patterns for querying the openFDA API that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires openfda account access. About 7k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
FDA Database Access Overview Access comprehensive FDA regulatory data through openFDA, the FDA's initiative to provide open APIs for public datasets. Query information about drugs, medical devices, foods, animal/veterinary products, and substances using Python with standardized interfaces. Key capabilities: Query adverse events for drugs, devices, foods, and veterinary products Access product labeling, approvals, and regulatory submissions Monitor recalls and enforcement actions Look up National Drug Codes (NDC) and substance identifiers (UNII) Analyze device classifications and clearances (510k, PMA) Track drug shortages and supply issues Research chemical structures and substance relationships When to Use This Skill This skill should be used when working with: Drug research: Safety profiles, adverse events, labeling, approvals, shortages Medical device surveillance: Adverse events, recalls, 510(k) clearances, PMA approvals Food safety: Recalls, allergen tracking, adverse events, dietary supplements Veterinary medicine: Animal drug adverse events by species and breed Chemical/substance data: UNII lookup, CAS number mapping, molecular structures Regulatory analysis: Approval pathways, enforcement actions, compliance tracking Pharmacovigilance: Post-market surveillance, safety signal detection Scientific research: Drug interactions, comparative safety, epidemiological studies Quick Start 1. Basic Setup 2. API Key Setup While the API works without a key, registering provides higher rate limits: Without key: 240 requests/min, 1,000/day With key: 240 requests/min, 120,000/day Register at: https://open.fda.gov/apis/authentication/ Set as environment variable: 3. Running Examples FDA Database Categories Drugs Access 6 drug-related endpoints covering the full drug lifecycle from approval to post-market surveillance. Endpoints: 1. Adverse Events - Reports of side effects, errors, and therapeutic failures 2. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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