NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) Connector for AI agents.

21 live capabilities

Access standardized drug nomenclature and pharmaceutical identifiers for clinical accuracy.

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Why people use NLM RxNorm (Drug Database)

Standardizing Pharmaceutical Data with NLM RxNorm (Drug Database)

With the NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) MCP, your agent does the heavy lifting. Instead of manual lookups, your agent can instantly pull the exact RxCUI, synonyms, and properties for any medication, ensuring your app stays accurate and compliant.

What Vinkius changes

You get a reliable way to fetch standardized drug data without manual database lookups.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Clinical App Validation

A developer asks the agent to verify if 'Lisinopril' is in the database and get its RxCUI using find_rxcui_by_string.
Real-world use case 02

Data Cleaning

A data scientist has a list of 5,000 NDC codes and needs to find the active NDCs for each using get_ndcs.
Real-world use case 03

Research Analysis

A researcher needs to find all drugs related to a specific ingredient name using get_drugs.

Complete set · 21capabilities

The complete NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with NLM RxNorm (Drug Database).

Capability set01 / 06

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 21 available through NLM RxNorm (Drug Database).

01 Capability
Get all rxterm info
Return display names, synonyms, strengths, and routes for an RxCUI. This provides a full view of how a drug is labeled.
02 Capability
Get approximate match
Find concepts and atom IDs that approximately match a query string. This is useful for handling non-exact searches.
03 Capability
Get class by rxnorm drug id
Return the classes containing a specific drug. Use this to see how a drug is categorized.
04 Capability
Get class members
Return all drug members of a specified class. This helps identify all drugs in a specific category.

Capability set02 / 06

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 21 available through NLM RxNorm (Drug Database).

05 Capability
Get drugs
Return drug products related to a specified name. This finds brand and generic products for a name.
06 Capability
Get ndc properties
Return detailed metadata for an NDC. This gives you the specifics for a National Drug Code.
07 Capability
Get ndc status
Return the status and history of an NDC. Use this to check if a specific code is still active.
08 Capability
Get related by relationship
Retrieve concepts directly related by a specific relationship type. This helps find specific links like brand names.

Capability set03 / 06

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 21 available through NLM RxNorm (Drug Database).

09 Capability
Get related by type
Retrieve related concepts of specific term types. Use this to filter by specific nomenclature categories.
10 Capability
Get rx concept properties
Return basic properties for an RxNorm concept. This gives you the high level details of a drug.
11 Capability
Get rx property
Retrieve a specific property value for a concept. Use this to pull just one piece of data.
12 Capability
Get ndcs
Return active NDCs associated with an RxNorm concept. This maps a drug to its various commercial codes.

Capability set04 / 06

13—15

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 21 available through NLM RxNorm (Drug Database).

13 Capability
Find similar classes by drug list
Find classes with drug members similar to a provided list of RxCUIs. This helps group medications with similar profiles.
14 Capability
Get all properties
Return detailed properties for an RxNorm concept. Use this to see all attributes associated with a drug.
15 Capability
Get all related info
Retrieve all concepts related to a specified RxCUI. This helps map drug hierarchies and ingredients.

Capability set05 / 06

16—18

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 21 available through NLM RxNorm (Drug Database).

16 Capability
Get rxterm display name
Return the RxTerms display name for a concept. This shows the primary name used in clinical records.
17 Capability
Get rxcui history status
Return the status, attributes, and history of a concept. This lets you see how a drug record has changed.
18 Capability
Get spelling suggestions
Return strings similar to a specified string for auto-correction. This helps your agent handle user typos.

Capability set06 / 06

19—21

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 21 available through NLM RxNorm (Drug Database).

19 Capability
Find related ndcs
Find NDCs related by concept, drug, or NDC product. This links different commercial identifiers together.
20 Capability
Find rxcui by id
Search for an identifier and return associated RxCUIs. This maps IDs to the standard RxNorm concept.
21 Capability
Find rxcui by string
Search for a drug by name from any vocabulary in RxNorm. This is the primary way to find a drug by its common name.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ahlX5aFf1NEeXsovCXMK5VLIRq6haFa8oMYNGd9B/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it NLM RxNorm (Drug Database), and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ahlX5aFf1NEeXsovCXMK5VLIRq6haFa8oMYNGd9B/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nlm-rxnorm-drug-database": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ahlX5aFf1NEeXsovCXMK5VLIRq6haFa8oMYNGd9B/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database)

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database), help me...". 21 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nlm-rxnorm-drug-database": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ahlX5aFf1NEeXsovCXMK5VLIRq6haFa8oMYNGd9B/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database)

Ask Copilot: "Using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database), help me...". 21 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nlm-rxnorm-drug-database": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ahlX5aFf1NEeXsovCXMK5VLIRq6haFa8oMYNGd9B/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database)

Open Cascade and ask: "Using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database), help me...". 21 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nlm-rxnorm-drug-database": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ahlX5aFf1NEeXsovCXMK5VLIRq6haFa8oMYNGd9B/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database)

Ask Cline: "Using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database), help me...". 21 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add nlm-rxnorm-drug-database --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ahlX5aFf1NEeXsovCXMK5VLIRq6haFa8oMYNGd9B/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database)

Ask Claude: "Using NLM RxNorm (Drug Database), show me...". 21 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work NLM RxNorm can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for healthcare developers building clinical capabilities, medical researchers analyzing drug relationships, and data scientists cleaning messy pharmaceutical datasets.

01

Healthcare Developer

Validates drug names in a patient portal to ensure the data matches official NLM standards.

02

Medical Researcher

Maps a list of ingredients to their corresponding RxNorm concepts for a clinical study.

03

Data Scientist

Normalizes a list of 10,000 NDC codes into a unified drug vocabulary for analysis.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 3 capabilities

RxNorm Drug Terminology

Universal drug nomenclature intelligence. resolve clinical drug names and codes via AI.

02 3 capabilities

DailyMed Drug Labels

Universal drug label intelligence. search official FDA labels and packaging via AI.

03 2 capabilities

FDA Drug Labels (openFDA)

Access official FDA drug labels and structured product labeling (SPL) data via openFDA.

04 4 capabilities

PubChem PUG REST API

Access chemical data. audit compounds, formulas, and CIDs via AI.

05 12 capabilities

FDA (openFDA)

Access public health data via openFDA. search drug labeling, monitor adverse events, and track food recalls directly through your AI agent.

06 3 capabilities

openFDA

Access the powerful openFDA databases for drug adverse events, food recalls, and medical device safety reports globally.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep NLM RxNorm connected.

Before you connect

Questions about NLM RxNorm.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

What is the NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) MCP used for?

It connects your AI agent to the National Library of Medicine's standardized drug nomenclature. Use it to fetch drug identifiers, properties, and synonyms accurately.

Can I use NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) to find drug synonyms?

Yes. It allows your agent to retrieve all display names and synonyms for a specific medication, which is helpful for ensuring your app recognizes various brand names.

Does NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) support NDC codes?

Yes, it provides capabilities to look up NDC properties, check their current status, and map them to the standard RxNorm concepts.

How does NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) help with clinical data?

It provides a reliable foundation for clinical decision support by ensuring that the drug data your agent uses is standardized and verified by the National Library of Medicine.

Can I use NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) to correct drug name typos?

Yes. The Connector includes a capability that provides spelling suggestions, allowing your agent to correct user typos and find the correct medication information.

Is NLM RxNorm (Drug Database) the standard for drug nomenclature?

It is the gold standard for pharmaceutical nomenclature in the United States, making it the ideal choice for professional healthcare and research applications.

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

You can use the find_rxcui_by_string capability. 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 capability. 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 capability allows you to fetch detailed attributes, codes, and names associated with a specific RxCUI.

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