use cases

Explore the data and its uses

See example queries, the fields they return, and the sources behind them.

Example queries and data fields

Check available fields and coverage before using the data.

Pharmacy data teams

Find drug products

Search products by name or NDC code and inspect ingredients, dosage forms, and package identifiers.

API example

/v1/drugs?ndc=75834-258&limit=5

Fields to inspect

source_id

ndc_list

source_ids

Field definitions

Source and caveat

openFDA NDC

Package codes and external concepts remain aliases or associations; they are not silently promoted to the product-grain identity.

Benefits and formulary analysts

Explore related records

Review linked label, RxNorm, and pricing records where available.

API example

/v1/drugs?ndc=0555-1057&limit=5

Fields to inspect

source_id

ingredient_identifiers

source_ids

Field definitions

Source and caveat

DailyMed

SPL, RxNorm, application, and price enrichment is optional and must be interpreted with the published field-fill denominator.

Drug-safety researchers

Find enforcement and shortage records

Inspect source-reported records linked to products by exact NDC identifiers.

API example

/v1/drugs?ndc=0555-0953&limit=5

Fields to inspect

source_id

shortages

source_record_url

Field definitions

Source and caveat

openFDA Enforcement

An absent association is not proof that no authoritative enforcement or shortage record exists outside the matched source scope.

Healthcare AI builders

Review data coverage

Check which products have related records and follow their source links.

API example

/v1/drugs/147244

Fields to inspect

id

primary_source

source_record_url

Field definitions

Source and caveat

RxNorm

Agents must retain the release version and cited source URL and must not treat the response as clinical or prescribing advice.

integration path

Start with a sample, then move the same query into production

Use the sample to inspect fields, source context, and caveats. Move to the snapshot or API when the data fits your workflow.

Evaluate sample Open quickstart See pricing

live surfaces

REST list: https://api.rxatlas.dev/v1/drugs
REST sources: https://api.rxatlas.dev/v1/sources
MCP endpoint: https://api.rxatlas.dev/mcp
Data dictionary: 9 schema groups