About io.github.pubspro/pharma-mcp
io.github.pubspro/pharma-mcp is an MCP server in the Healthcare category: mCP server for ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed, FDA drug labels, FAERS, and ICH guidelines.
Install
claude mcp add io-github-pubspro-pharma-mcp -- npx -y @pubspro/pharma-mcpnpx -y @pubspro/pharma-mcpThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (8)
format_citationVancouver, APA, or AMA citation from a PMID
Parameters not published.
get_fda_adverse_eventsFAERS adverse event reports by drug and/or reaction
Parameters not published.
get_ich_guidelineICH guideline summaries by code (E3, E6, M4…) or topic
Parameters not published.
get_pubmed_abstractFull abstract + metadata by PMID
Parameters not published.
get_trial_detailsFull protocol details by NCT ID
Parameters not published.
search_clinical_trialsSearch ClinicalTrials.gov by condition, drug, or sponsor
Parameters not published.
search_fda_drugsFDA drug label search — indications, warnings, dosage forms
Parameters not published.
search_pubmedPubMed literature search with MeSH, Boolean, date filters
Parameters not published.
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README
pharma-mcp
MCP server for clinical and pharmaceutical data.
Gives Claude and any MCP-compatible AI agent direct access to:
- ClinicalTrials.gov — search and retrieve trial protocols, endpoints, eligibility criteria
- PubMed — literature search with MeSH terms, full abstracts, citation formatting
- FDA openFDA — drug labels, approved indications, warnings, boxed warnings
- FDA FAERS — adverse event reports with patient demographics and outcomes
- ICH Guidelines — structured summaries of E3, E6, E9, M4, Q1A, and more
No API keys required. All data sources are public. Runs locally in under 60 seconds.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
search_clinical_trials |
Search ClinicalTrials.gov by condition, drug, or sponsor |
get_trial_details |
Full protocol details by NCT ID |
search_pubmed |
PubMed literature search with MeSH, Boolean, date filters |
get_pubmed_abstract |
Full abstract + metadata by PMID |
search_fda_drugs |
FDA drug label search — indications, warnings, dosage forms |
get_fda_adverse_events |
FAERS adverse event reports by drug and/or reaction |
get_ich_guideline |
ICH guideline summaries by code (E3, E6, M4…) or topic |
format_citation |
Vancouver, APA, or AMA citation from a PMID |
Quickstart
Install
git clone https://github.com/pubspro/pharma-mcp.git
cd pharma-mcp
npm install
Add to Claude Desktop
Edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):
{
"mcpServers": {
"pharma-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/pharma-mcp/src/index.js"]
}
}
}
Restart Claude Desktop. The tools appear automatically.
Add to Claude Code
claude mcp add pharma-mcp node /absolute/path/to/pharma-mcp/src/index.js
Example prompts
Once connected, ask Claude:
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for Phase 3 recruiting trials for non-small cell lung cancer involving osimertinib.
Find the 10 most recent PubMed papers on GLP-1 receptor agonists and cardiovascular outcomes. Format citations in Vancouver style.
Get the FDA label for semaglutide — what are the boxed warnings and contraindications?
What does ICH E3 require for a clinical study report? Which sections are mandatory?
Pull adverse event reports for dupilumab involving anaphylaxis from FAERS.
Use cases
Medical writers and publications teams
- Rapid literature gap analysis for advisory boards and manuscripts
- Auto-format reference lists from PubMed searches
- Check ICH E3 requirements mid-draft without switching tabs
Regulatory affairs
- Search FDA labels for labeling precedent
- Check FAERS signal for benefit-risk narratives
- Retrieve ICH guideline requirements for CTD modules
Clinical development
- Competitive landscape searches across ClinicalTrials.gov
- Identify comparable trial designs and endpoints
AI agent pipelines
- Chain pharma-mcp tools with other MCP servers for autonomous regulatory research workflows
Data sources
All data retrieved in real time from official public APIs — no data stored, no API keys required:
Requirements
- Node.js 18+
- npm
Roadmap
- EMA EPAR search
- DailyMed full prescribing information
- GPP4 / ICMJE authorship criteria checker
- ClinVar genetic variant lookup
PRs and issues welcome.
License
MIT
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