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openFDA API: A Developer's Getting Started Guide
How to query the openFDA API for drug data, adverse events, recalls, and labels. Includes endpoints, authentication, rate limits, and example queries.
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NDC Codes Explained: How Drug Identification Works in the US
What National Drug Codes (NDC) are, their 3-segment structure, and how to use the NDC Directory API for drug lookups and pharmacy data integration.
11 min read
5 Free US Health Data Sources Every Developer Should Know
A practical guide to the best public health data APIs and datasets: openFDA, CDC SODA, CMS Provider Data, NPI Registry, and NIH Reporter.
5 min read
NPI Registry API: How to Look Up Any US Healthcare Provider
A developer guide to the NPI Registry API (NPPES). Search providers by name, specialty, location, or NPI number. Includes query examples and bulk download info.
5 min read
openFDA vs CDC SODA vs CMS API: Which One Do You Need?
Three US health data APIs, three query languages, different strengths. Side-by-side comparison of rate limits, freshness, and real query examples.
5 min read