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Public FDA data about drugs, devices and foods.

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About openFDA

openFDA provides open-source APIs for accessing datasets published by the FDA. The site includes API usage statistics for the community, and endpoint data can be downloaded in zipped JSON format.

The platform maintains an open user community where developers share source code, examples, and ideas, along with a directory of community-built applications that use the APIs. Datasets available through openFDA include the Orange Book, Tobacco Smokefree Research, and Tobacco Prevention Ads Research.

openFDA is intended for developers building applications on top of FDA data.

Key features

  • Provides open, publicly accessible APIs for FDA data
  • Offers bulk download of endpoint data in zipped JSON format
  • Includes usage statistics dashboard for API endpoints
  • Features an open community for sharing source code and examples related to the APIs
  • Regularly adds new datasets such as Orange Book and Tobacco-related research data

Frequently asked questions

Is openFDA free to use?

openFDA is an open-source project offering publicly accessible APIs, with no mention of paid tiers.

Can I download the raw data instead of using the API?

Yes, endpoint data can be downloaded in zipped JSON format.

Does openFDA have a developer community?

Yes, openFDA features an open user community for sharing open source code, examples, and ideas.

Is usage data available for the API endpoints?

Yes, the site provides an overview of API endpoint usage statistics.

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