OpenFDA Alternative MCP Server
Access FDA drug safety data, device recalls, food enforcement reports and approved drug information.
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What is the OpenFDA Alternative MCP Server?
The OpenFDA MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to OpenFDA. Access FDA drug safety data, device recalls, food enforcement reports and approved drug information. Powered by the Vinkius AI Gateway — no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
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Built-in capabilities (8)
search_animal_events
Returns reports of adverse events in animals from drug exposure. Use search syntax: animal.species="dog" or drug.active_ingredient="ivermectin". Search animal and veterinary adverse event reports
search_device_clearance
Returns device names, 510(k) numbers, applicant names, decision dates, regulation numbers and product codes. Search 510(k) premarket device clearance data
search_device_events
Returns reports of device malfunctions, injuries and deaths. Use search syntax: device.brand_name="pacemaker" or patient.problems.problem_text="infection". Search medical device adverse event reports
search_device_recalls
Returns recalled devices with reason for recall, classification, recalling firm, product description, code_info and distribution pattern. Search medical device recall reports
search_drug_events
Returns adverse events submitted by healthcare professionals, consumers and manufacturers. Use search syntax: patient.reaction.reactionmeddrapt="headache" or openfda.brand_name="Advil". Supports pagination with limit (max 1000) and skip parameters. Search drug adverse event reports
search_drug_labels
Returns drug labels with active ingredients, purpose, warnings, dosage, indications, manufacturer info and more. Use search syntax: openfda.brand_name:"Advil" or effective_time:"2024". Search drug labeling information
search_drugsfda
Returns drug names, active ingredients, application numbers, sponsors/manufacturers, approval dates and product details. Use search syntax: openfda.brand_name:"Lipitor" or openfda.generic_name:"atorvastatin". Search FDA-approved drug applications
search_food_recalls
Returns recalled food products with reason for recall, classification (Class I/II/III), recalling firm, distribution and product description. Search food recall enforcement reports
What this connector unlocks
Connect to OpenFDA and explore the FDA's open data platform through natural conversation — no API key needed.
What you can do
- Drug Adverse Events — Search the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) for drug safety reports
- Device Adverse Events — Search medical device malfunction and injury reports (MAUDE database)
- Food Recalls — Find food product recall enforcement reports with classification and distribution info
- Drug Labels — Search structured drug labeling data with ingredients, warnings and dosage info
- Approved Drugs — Search Drugs@FDA for approved drug applications with sponsor and approval details
- Device Recalls — Find medical device recall enforcement reports
- Device Clearance — Search 510(k) premarket device clearance data
- Animal & Veterinary — Search adverse event reports for animal drugs and veterinary products
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. No API key needed — start searching immediately
3. Explore FDA safety data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Healthcare Professionals — monitor drug safety signals, device malfunctions and recall notifications
- Researchers — analyze adverse event patterns, drug safety trends and device performance
- Patients — find information about drug side effects, device recalls and food safety alerts
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