FDA Database Access

About

This skill provides a comprehensive interface for Claude to interact with the openFDA initiative, giving users direct access to massive public health and regulatory datasets. It allows for the programmatic analysis of drug labeling, adverse event reporting, medical device clearances (510k/PMA), food recalls, and substance identification via UNII or CAS numbers. Whether performing pharmacovigilance, monitoring supply chain shortages, or conducting scientific research, this skill simplifies complex data retrieval with standardized Python interfaces, built-in caching, and automated rate limiting.

Key Features

• Advanced substance identification and chemical structure relationship mapping
• Veterinary drug adverse event analysis categorized by species and breed
• Multi-endpoint drug lifecycle tracking from historical approvals to shortages
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• Medical device surveillance including clearances, malfunctions, and UDI lookups
• Food safety monitoring for allergens, contaminants, and enforcement actions

Use Cases

• Pharmacovigilance teams identifying post-market safety signals and side effect trends
• Epidemiologists conducting comparative safety studies across different drug classes
• Regulatory analysts researching medical device clearance pathways and competitive landscapes