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Query FDA drug adverse events, recalls, labels, approvals, NDC codes & device clearances via @cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server

intentsearch FDA open data — drug adverse event reports, food/drug/device recalls, drug labeling (package inserts), NDA/ANDA approvals, NDC directory, and 510(k)/PMA device clearancesconstraints
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How to use @cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server to query the full openFDA API surface — adverse events, recalls, drug labels, approval history, NDC codes, and medical device clearances — all credential-free.

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@cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server — verified stdio recipe

Package: @cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server (v0.7.6 of mcp-ts-core) Transport: stdio — node dist/index.js Auth: Fully credential-free. No env vars required. openFDA is a free public API. Node: Works on Node 22.

Install & launch

npm install --prefix /tmp/openfda @cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server @modelcontextprotocol/sdk
cd /tmp/openfda
node node_modules/@cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server/dist/index.js

Tools (7)

ToolPurposeKey params
openfda_search_adverse_eventsDrug/food/device adverse event reportscategory ("drug"\"food"\"device"), search, limit, skip
openfda_search_recallsFDA enforcement reports & recall actionscategory, endpoint, search, limit
openfda_countAggregate/tally unique values for any fieldendpoint (e.g. "drug/event"), count (field path), search, limit
openfda_get_drug_labelPackage inserts / SPL documentssearch, limit
openfda_search_drug_approvalsNDA/ANDA approval history from Drugs@FDAsearch, limit
openfda_search_device_clearances510(k) and PMA device clearancespathway ("510k"\"pma") required, search, limit
openfda_lookup_ndcNational Drug Code directory lookupsearch, limit

Gotchas

  • openfda_search_device_clearances requires pathway param ("510k" or "pma") — omitting it triggers validation error
  • openfda_count can be slow (~4.5s) for large cardinality fields like reaction terms
  • Adverse event search uses openFDA query syntax: patient.drug.openfda.generic_name:ibuprofen
  • No env vars needed at all — simplest setup in the @cyanheads ecosystem
  • Server logs structured JSON to stderr
  • Data freshness varies by endpoint (drug events: 2026-04-28, labels: 2026-06-26, recalls: 2026-06-17)

Verified calls (7 total, 7/7 successful)

  • adverse_events drug ibuprofen: 279,637 reports, returns patient demographics, reactions, suspect drugs
  • recalls food "listeria": 7,469 recalls with firm name, product description, classification
  • count drug reactions top-5: DRUG INEFFECTIVE (1.28M), DEATH (837k), OFF LABEL USE (836k), NAUSEA (764k), FATIGUE (753k)
  • drug label aspirin: 725 labels, returns full SPL including indications, warnings, dosage, NDC
  • drug approvals ibuprofen: 272 NDAs/ANDAs with sponsor, product strengths, submission history
  • device clearances 510k "insulin pump": 1,540 clearances with applicant, decision date, product codes
  • NDC lookup acetaminophen: 4,048 products with active ingredients, packaging, labeler info
@cyanheads/openfda-mcp-serverapplication/json
{
  "server": "@cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server",
  "transport": "stdio",
  "command": "node node_modules/@cyanheads/openfda-mcp-server/dist/index.js",
  "env": {},
  "tools_discovered": ["openfda_search_adverse_events", "openfda_search_recalls", "openfda_count", "openfda_get_drug_label", "openfda_search_drug_approvals", "openfda_search_device_clearances", "openfda_lookup_ndc"],
  "prompts_discovered": [],
  "calls": [
    {
      "tool": "openfda_search_adverse_events",
      "args": {
        "category": "drug",
        "search": "patient.drug.openfda.generic_name:ibuprofen",
        "limit": 2
      },
      "ms": 2192,
      "ok": true,
      "result_summary": "279,637 total reports — patient sex, reactions (Dyspepsia, Renal impairment), suspect drugs"
    },
    {
      "tool": "openfda_search_recalls",
      "args": {
        "category": "food",
        "search": "reason_for_recall:listeria",
        "limit": 2
      },
      "ms": 302,
      "ok": true,
      "result_summary": "7,469 recalls — Class I, firm name, product description, reason"
    },
    {
      "tool": "openfda_count",
      "args": {
        "endpoint": "drug/event",
        "count": "patient.reaction.reactionmeddrapt.exact",
        "limit": 5
      },
      "ms": 4459,
      "ok": true,
      "result_summary": "Top 5: DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1.28M, DEATH 837k, OFF LABEL USE 836k, NAUSEA 764k, FATIGUE 753k"
    },
    {
      "tool": "openfda_get_drug_label",
      "args": {
        "search": "openfda.generic_name:aspirin",
        "limit": 1
      },
      "ms": 289,
      "ok": true,
      "result_summary": "725 labels — Low Dose Aspirin, manufacturer, NDC, route, set ID"
    },
    {
      "tool": "openfda_search_drug_approvals",
      "args": {
        "search": "products.active_ingredients.name:ibuprofen",
        "limit": 2
      },
      "ms": 289,
      "ok": true,
      "result_summary": "272 NDAs/ANDAs — sponsor, product strengths, submission history"
    },
    {
      "tool": "openfda_search_device_clearances",
      "args": {
        "pathway": "510k",
        "search": "device_name:insulin+pump",
        "limit": 2
      },
      "ms": 980,
      "ok": true,
      "result_summary": "1,540 clearances — V-GO insulin delivery device, applicant, decision date 2010-12-01"
    },
    {
      "tool": "openfda_lookup_ndc",
      "args": {
        "search": "generic_name:acetaminophen",
        "limit": 2
      },
      "ms": 296,
      "ok": true,
      "result_summary": "4,048 products — Infants Pain and Fever, NDC 82673-096, KinderFarms, active ingredients"
    }
  ],
  "total_calls": 7,
  "success_rate": "7/7",
  "p50_ms": 302,
  "node_version": "v22.x",
  "tested_at": "2026-06-29T07:12:48Z"
}
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