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DailyMed is the National Library of Medicine's official provider of FDA drug label information, offering a searchable database of the most recent labeling submitted to the Food and Drug Administration by pharmaceutical companies and currently in use. As a comprehensive public resource providing over 154,000 drug labels, DailyMed contains labeling for prescription and nonprescription drugs for both human and animal use, as well as additional products including medical gases, devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and medical foods. All labeling information is formatted in Structured Product Labeling (SPL), an HL7 standard that provides a standardized, machine-readable format for drug product information enabling interoperability between healthcare systems. DailyMed serves as the authoritative source for current package inserts, medication guides, patient information sheets, and prescribing information directly as submitted by manufacturers to the FDA. The database is updated daily as new labeling is submitted and approved, ensuring users have access to the most current drug safety and efficacy information available. DailyMed provides detailed information including indications and usage, dosage and administration, contraindications, warnings and precautions, adverse reactions, drug interactions, use in specific populations, clinical pharmacology, and how the drug is supplied.

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Details

DailyMed

Overview

DailyMed is the National Library of Medicine’s official public repository for FDA-approved drug labeling information, providing free access to over 154,000 current drug labels for prescription and nonprescription medications, as well as other FDA-regulated products.

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Mission and Scope

DailyMed provides the most recent labeling submitted to the FDA by pharmaceutical companies and currently in use. The database serves as the authoritative public source for official package inserts and prescribing information, reformatted by NLM for improved readability while maintaining the FDA-approved content.

Content Coverage

  • Prescription drugs: Full labeling for human prescription medications
  • Over-the-counter drugs: Nonprescription medications for human use
  • Animal drugs: Veterinary medications
  • Additional products: Medical gases, devices, cosmetics, dietary supplements, medical foods
  • Daily updates: New and revised labels as submitted to FDA

Structured Product Labeling (SPL)

All DailyMed content uses the HL7 Structured Product Labeling standard, providing:

  • Machine-readable drug information format
  • Standardized sections for indications, dosing, warnings, and more
  • Interoperability with electronic health records and pharmacy systems
  • Links to standardized terminologies (RxNorm, UNII, NDC)

Key Features

Comprehensive Drug Information

Each label includes standardized sections:

  • Indications and usage
  • Dosage and administration
  • Contraindications
  • Warnings and precautions
  • Adverse reactions
  • Drug interactions
  • Use in specific populations
  • Clinical pharmacology
  • How supplied/storage information

Search and Navigation

  • Search by drug name, active ingredient, or National Drug Code (NDC)
  • Browse by therapeutic class
  • Advanced search with multiple criteria
  • Pill image viewing for oral solid dosage forms

Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)

Access to REMS information for drugs requiring special safety monitoring and management programs.

Data Access Methods

Interactive Website

User-friendly interface with search, browse, and filtering capabilities for patients, healthcare providers, and researchers.

Web Services APIs

RESTful APIs providing programmatic access to:

  • Drug label content in SPL format
  • Search and retrieval functions
  • Metadata and classification information

Bulk Data Downloads

Complete dataset downloads including:

  • All drug labels in SPL XML format
  • Indexing files for search and classification
  • Mapping files to RxNorm, UNII, and NDC
  • Updated daily

RSS Feeds

Notification feeds for:

  • New drug labels published
  • Updated label information
  • Product-specific or general updates

Integration and Interoperability

DailyMed provides mapping files enabling integration with:

  • RxNorm: Standardized drug nomenclature
  • UNII: Unique Ingredient Identifiers
  • NDC: National Drug Codes
  • Electronic health records: Direct label access from EHR systems

Public Service Mission

DailyMed is provided free to the public without advertising or commercial bias. The NLM maintains DailyMed as a public health service, ensuring access to authoritative, current drug safety and efficacy information for all users.

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Created: November 08, 2025 | Last modified: November 08, 2025