API Documentation

The OrphanDrug API provides programmatic access to our global pharmaceutical knowledge base. Use these endpoints to integrate rare drug data and regulatory intelligence into your healthcare applications.

Base URL

https://www.orphandrug.app/api/v1

All requests are JSON-based and use standard HTTP methods. No authentication is required for public read-only endpoints.

List Drugs

Retrieve a paginated list of all drug profiles. Supports keyword searching across generic names and brand names.

GET/drugs

Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
qstringSearch generic names
pagenumberPage number (default: 1)

Example Request

curl "https://www.orphandrug.app/api/v1/drugs?q=aspirin"

List Diseases

Access classifications for rare diseases including ICD codes and MeSH identifiers.

GET/diseases
{
  "success": true,
  "data": [...],
  "meta": { "total": 450 }
}

Regional Intelligence

Retrieve country-specific drug availability and regulatory pathways.

GET /countries/IN/drugs

List all drugs approved or available in India.

GET /countries/GB/pathways

View UK-specific regulatory approval routes.

Policy Note

Data is provided for informational purposes only. Regulatory requirements change frequently; query the most recent source via the source_reference field.

Administrative API

Maintenance endpoints and AI orchestration triggers are private. Authorized administrators can view sensitive API documentation inside the dashboard.

Admin Documentation
Last updated: March 2026 API Version 1.0.0