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NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) MCP Server

Bring Drug Database
to Claude Code

Learn how to connect NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) to Claude Code and start using 21 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

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Find Related NdcsFind Rxcui By IdFind Rxcui By StringFind Similar Classes By Drug ListGet All PropertiesGet All Related InfoGet All Rxterm InfoGet Approximate MatchGet Class By Rxnorm Drug IdGet Class MembersGet DrugsGet Ndc PropertiesGet Ndc StatusGet NdcsGet Related By RelationshipGet Related By TypeGet Rx Concept PropertiesGet Rx PropertyGet Rxcui History StatusGet Rxterm Display NameGet Spelling Suggestions

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NLM RxNorm (Drug Database)

What is the NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) MCP Server?

Connect your AI agent to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) RxNorm database. This server provides comprehensive access to standardized drug nomenclature and relationships, allowing for precise identification and analysis of pharmaceutical products.

What you can do

  • Drug Search — Find RxNorm Concept Unique Identifiers (RxCUIs) by name, identifier (NDC, ATC, SNOMEDCT), or approximate matching using find_rxcui_by_string and find_rxcui_by_id.
  • Property Inspection — Retrieve detailed drug properties, including names, synonyms, and attributes categorized by source via get_all_properties.
  • Relationship Mapping — Explore related concepts and term types (TTY) to understand drug hierarchies and ingredients using get_all_related_info.
  • Spelling Correction — Get suggestions for misspelled drug names to ensure accurate queries with get_spelling_suggestions.
  • NDC & Identifier Lookup — Map external codes to RxNorm standards for interoperability.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your NLM UTS API Key
  3. Start querying drug data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Healthcare Developers — Integrate standardized drug data into clinical decision support tools.
  • Medical Researchers — Analyze drug relationships and properties using a trusted, standardized vocabulary.
  • Data Scientists — Map disparate drug datasets to a common RxNorm standard for analysis.

Built-in capabilities (21)

find_related_ndcs

Find NDCs related by concept, drug, or NDC product

find_rxcui_by_id

Search for an identifier and return associated RxCUIs

find_rxcui_by_string

Search for a drug by name from any vocabulary in RxNorm

find_similar_classes_by_drug_list

Identify classes with drug members similar to a provided list of RxCUIs

get_all_properties

Return detailed properties for an RxNorm concept

get_all_related_info

Retrieve all concepts related to a specified RxCUI

get_all_rxterm_info

Return display names, synonyms, strengths, and routes for an RxCUI

get_approximate_match

Find concepts and atom IDs that approximately match a query string

get_class_by_rxnorm_drug_id

Return the classes containing a specific drug

get_class_members

g., ATC, MeSH, VA Class). Return all drug members of a specified class

get_drugs

) related to an ingredient or brand name. Return drug products related to a specified name

get_ndc_properties

Return detailed metadata for an NDC

get_ndc_status

Return the status and history of an NDC

get_ndcs

Return active NDCs associated with an RxNorm concept

get_related_by_relationship

g., tradename_of). Retrieve concepts directly related by a specific relationship type

get_related_by_type

g., IN, SBD, SCD). Retrieve related concepts of specific term types

get_rx_concept_properties

Return basic properties for an RxNorm concept

get_rx_property

Retrieve a specific property value for a concept

get_rxcui_history_status

Return the status, attributes, and history of a concept

get_rxterm_display_name

Return the RxTerms display name for a concept

get_spelling_suggestions

Return strings similar to a specified string for auto-correction

Why Claude Code?

Claude Code registers NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 21 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) data drives decisions without human intervention.

  • Single-command setup: claude mcp add registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart

  • Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks

  • Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts

  • Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features

See it in action

NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) in Claude Code

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Why teams choose Vinkius for NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) in Claude Code

The NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 21 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in Claude Code only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

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Every tool call from Claude Code to the NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

How can I find the RxCUI for a specific drug name?

You can use the find_rxcui_by_string tool. Simply provide the drug name, and the agent will return the associated RxNorm Concept Unique Identifiers.

02

What should I do if I am unsure of the correct spelling of a drug?

Use the get_spelling_suggestions tool. It provides strings similar to your input to help you find the correct standardized drug name.

03

Can I retrieve all properties, such as synonyms and attributes, for a drug?

Yes, the get_all_properties tool allows you to fetch detailed attributes, codes, and names associated with a specific RxCUI.

04

How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?

Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.

05

Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?

Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.

06

How do I list all connected MCP servers?

Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.

07

Command not found: claude

Ensure Claude Code is installed globally: npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

08

Connection timeout

Check your internet connection and verify the Edge URL is reachable

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