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NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) MCP Server

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Name: NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) MCP Server
Price: 29 USD
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Author: Vinkius

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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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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

Subscribe to this server
Enter your NLM UTS API Key
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 VS Code Copilot?

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 21 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
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Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) in VS Code Copilot

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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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.