Health
No authHTTPSCORS
Health
openFDA
Public FDA data about drugs, devices and foods.
openFDA API is a free Health API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.
- Authentication
- apiKey
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- Health
Visit documentation ↗open.fda.gov
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openFDA API FAQ
Is the openFDA API free?
Yes. The openFDA API is listed in the Health category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Does the openFDA API require an API key?
Yes. The openFDA API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.
Can I call the openFDA API from the browser?
CORS support for the openFDA API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.
Does the openFDA API support HTTPS?
Yes. The openFDA API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.