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// HEALTH

openFDA

Public FDA data about drugs, devices and foods

openFDA is a free public Health API that requires apiKey authentication. It supports HTTPS.

// FACTS

Category
Health
Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
yes
CORS
unknown
Endpoint
open.fda.gov
Cost
Free

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What is openFDA?

openFDA is a free public API in the Health category. Public FDA data about drugs, devices and foods

Does openFDA require authentication?

Yes — openFDA requires apiKey authentication to make requests.

Is openFDA free?

Yes. openFDA is listed in our directory of free public APIs and is free to use. Check the official site for any rate limits or paid tier limitations.

Does openFDA support HTTPS?

Yes, openFDA supports HTTPS encrypted requests.