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openFDA API

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Overview

Public FDA data about drugs, devices and foods

openFDA is a health API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS.

At a glance

Authentication
API key
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Health

Questions

Does the openFDA API need an API key?

Yes. The openFDA API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Does the openFDA API support HTTPS?

Yes, the openFDA API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the openFDA API?

Other Health APIs include Healthcare.gov, Covid-19 Government Response, FoodData Central, NPPES, MedlinePlus Genetics.

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NPPES

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National Plan & Provider Enumeration System, info on healthcare providers registered in US

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MedlinePlus Genetics

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CMS.gov

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Access to the data from the CMS - medicare.gov

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