# DailyMed Drug Labels, NDC & SPL Scraper (`scrapers_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper`) Actor

Scrape US drug labels from the NIH DailyMed SPL registry: search by drug name, manufacturer or NDC and get setid, active ingredients, dosage form, labeler, SPL version, NDC packaging codes and an AI patient summary.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/scrapers\_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Scrapers Lat](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat) (community)
- **Categories:** Developer tools, AI, Automation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $8.32 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event

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# README

[![DailyMed Drug Labels, NDC & SPL Scraper](https://scrapers.lat/banners/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper.png)](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper)

## DailyMed Drug Labels, NDC & SPL Scraper

Search the NIH DailyMed database (the authoritative US Structured Product Labeling registry) by drug name, manufacturer or NDC and get clean, structured drug label records: SPL setid, drug name, active ingredients, dosage form, labeler, SPL version, published date, packaging and NDC codes, plus an optional AI patient-friendly summary.

Here is one real result (base record plus both paid add-ons enabled):

```json
{
  "setid": "3e131710-2579-446e-8076-f602ecea813f",
  "title": "IBUPROFEN TABLET, FILM COATED [AIPING PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.]",
  "drugName": "IBUPROFEN",
  "activeIngredients": null,
  "dosageForm": "TABLET, FILM COATED",
  "labeler": "AIPING PHARMACEUTICAL, INC.",
  "splVersion": 21,
  "publishedDate": "Aug 12, 2026",
  "dailyMedUrl": "https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=3e131710-2579-446e-8076-f602ecea813f",
  "source": "DailyMed",
  "observedAt": "2026-08-16T21:23:58.166Z",
  "genericName": "Ibuprofen",
  "activeIngredientsDetailed": [
    { "name": "IBUPROFEN", "strength": "400 mg" },
    { "name": "IBUPROFEN", "strength": "600 mg" },
    { "name": "IBUPROFEN", "strength": "800 mg" }
  ],
  "ndcCodes": [
    { "ndc": "11788-008-01", "packageDescriptions": ["100 in 1 BOTTLE"] },
    { "ndc": "11788-008-05", "packageDescriptions": ["500 in 1 BOTTLE"] },
    { "ndc": "11788-008-20", "packageDescriptions": ["1250 in 1 BOTTLE"] }
  ],
  "productCount": 3,
  "aiSummary": {
    "whatItIs": "Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).",
    "commonUses": "It is commonly used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever.",
    "keyWarnings": [
      "May cause stomach or intestinal bleeding.",
      "Use with caution in individuals with kidney problems.",
      "Not recommended for use in late pregnancy."
    ],
    "form": "coated tablet"
  },
  "error": null
}
```

**[Input](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper/input-schema) · [Output](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper/output-schema) · [Pricing](https://apify.com/scrapers_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper/pricing)**

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### What it does

DailyMed is the US National Library of Medicine's official source for FDA drug product labeling (Structured Product Labeling, or SPL). This actor turns it into a clean dataset. Give it a drug name, a manufacturer/labeler, an NDC code, or a list of SPL setids, and it returns one row per label with:

- **setid** and **splVersion** so you can track a specific label and its revisions over time
- **drugName**, **activeIngredients**, and **dosageForm** parsed straight from the label title
- **labeler** (the manufacturer or distributor named on the package)
- **publishedDate** and the public **dailyMedUrl** for the full labeling

Two optional paid add-ons enrich each record further: structured packaging with **NDC codes and package descriptions** plus **active ingredients with strengths**, and an **AI patient-friendly summary**.

#### Why this beats a plain lookup

- **SPL setid and version tracking**: every record carries the stable setid and the SPL version, so you can detect label updates and pin a specific revision.
- **Real NDC packaging**: the details add-on returns each product's NDC codes with human-readable package descriptions (for example "100 in 1 BOTTLE"), not just a name.
- **Active ingredients with strengths**: get every strength variant of a product, deduplicated.
- **AI summaries**: turn dense labeling into a plain-English overview for patient-facing tools.

### Quickstart

Run with a drug name:

```json
{
  "drugName": "ibuprofen",
  "maxResults": 20
}
```

Add a manufacturer/labeler filter and turn on both paid add-ons:

```json
{
  "drugName": "atorvastatin",
  "manufacturer": "pfizer",
  "maxResults": 50,
  "includeDetails": true,
  "withAiSummary": true
}
```

Fetch specific labels directly by setid:

```json
{
  "setids": ["3e131710-2579-446e-8076-f602ecea813f"],
  "includeDetails": true
}
```

### Input reference

| Field | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `drugName` | string | Drug or product name to search (brand, generic, or active ingredient), for example `ibuprofen`. |
| `manufacturer` | string | Optional. Filter by labeler / manufacturer name (partial match), for example `walmart`. |
| `ndc` | string | Optional. National Drug Code to search, for example `11788-008-01`. |
| `setids` | array | Optional. Fetch specific SPL labels directly by their DailyMed setid. Overrides the search filters. |
| `publishedDateFrom` | string | Optional. Only keep labels published on or after this date (`MM/DD/YYYY`). |
| `maxResults` | integer | Maximum labels to collect. Free Apify plans are capped at 10 per run. |
| `includeDetails` | boolean | Paid add-on, off by default. Adds generic name, active ingredients with strengths, and NDC packaging. |
| `withAiSummary` | boolean | Paid add-on, off by default. Adds a plain-English patient summary. |
| `proxyConfiguration` | object | Optional. Route requests through Apify Proxy. |

### Output reference

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `setid` | SPL setid (stable label identifier). |
| `title` | Full SPL title as published by DailyMed. |
| `drugName` | Drug / product name parsed from the title. |
| `activeIngredients` | Active ingredients parsed from the title (when present). |
| `dosageForm` | Dosage form, for example `TABLET`, `CAPSULE`, `INJECTION`. |
| `labeler` | Labeler / manufacturer named on the package. |
| `splVersion` | SPL version number. |
| `publishedDate` | Date the label version was published. |
| `dailyMedUrl` | Link to the full DailyMed label page. |
| `genericName` | Generic name (details add-on). |
| `activeIngredientsDetailed` | Active ingredients with strengths (details add-on). |
| `ndcCodes` | NDC codes with package descriptions (details add-on). |
| `productCount` | Number of products in the SPL (details add-on). |
| `aiSummary` | AI patient-friendly summary object (AI add-on). |
| `source` | Always `DailyMed`. |
| `observedAt` | When the record was collected. |
| `error` | Error message for a record, if any. |

### Use cases

- **Pharmacovigilance and drug safety**: monitor label revisions by tracking the SPL setid and version over time.
- **NDC and formulary lookups**: resolve products to their NDC packaging codes with package descriptions for pharmacy, claims, and formulary systems.
- **KYB and compliance for pharma**: identify the labeler / manufacturer behind a product and its marketed forms.
- **Healthcare apps and patient tools**: enrich a medicine database with clean drug names, dosage forms, active ingredients, and plain-English summaries.
- **Competitive and market intelligence**: see which manufacturers label a given molecule and in which forms and strengths.
- **Clinical and academic research**: build datasets of US drug labeling across a therapeutic area or manufacturer.
- **Medical content and knowledge bases**: generate patient-facing overviews from authoritative labeling.

### Billing and limits

This actor is billed pay per event. Free Apify plans are capped at 10 results per run and cannot use the paid add-ons.

| Event | Price (USD) | When it is charged |
| --- | --- | --- |
| `result` | $0.008 | Once per drug label (SPL) record returned. |
| `details` | $0.008 | Once per label, only when the packaging / NDC enrichment (`includeDetails`) returns data. |
| `ai_summary` | $0.012 | Once per label, only when the AI summary (`withAiSummary`) produces usable output. |

You are never charged for a label that fails, for an add-on that returns no data, or for results beyond your configured spend limit.

#### About the AI summary

The `aiSummary` field is an AI-generated convenience summary produced from the label metadata. It is general information to help you understand a product at a glance. It is **not medical advice**, is not a substitute for the official labeling, and should not be used for diagnosis, dosing, or treatment decisions. Always consult the full DailyMed label and a qualified healthcare professional.

### Notes and honest limitations

- The `manufacturer` filter matches the labeler name and supports partial matches.
- `publishedDateFrom` is applied to each label's published date after fetching (the DailyMed service does not filter by date server-side).
- `activeIngredients` in the base record is parsed from the label title and may be empty for some titles; enable `includeDetails` to get the structured `activeIngredientsDetailed` with strengths.
- Data comes from public NIH DailyMed labeling and reflects what the manufacturer filed.

# Actor input Schema

## `drugName` (type: `string`):

Drug or product name to search (brand, generic or active ingredient), for example 'ibuprofen', 'atorvastatin' or 'lisinopril'. Matches the DailyMed drug name index.

## `manufacturer` (type: `string`):

Optional. Filter by labeler / manufacturer name (partial match), for example 'walmart', 'pfizer' or 'aiping'. Combine with a drug name to narrow results.

## `ndc` (type: `string`):

Optional. National Drug Code to search, for example '11788-008-01'. Returns the SPL(s) that carry this NDC.

## `setids` (type: `array`):

Optional. Fetch specific SPL labels directly by their DailyMed setid (UUID). When provided, the search filters above are ignored.

## `publishedDateFrom` (type: `string`):

Optional. Only keep labels published on or after this date (MM/DD/YYYY). Applied to the label's published date after fetching.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of SPL labels to collect. Free Apify plans are capped at 10 per run.

## `includeDetails` (type: `boolean`):

Off by default. When on, fetches each label's structured packaging data to add the generic name, detailed active ingredients with strengths, and NDC codes with package descriptions. Requires a paid Apify plan. Billed per label only when detail data is returned.

## `withAiSummary` (type: `boolean`):

Off by default. When on, generates a plain-English, patient-friendly overview (what it is, common uses, key warnings, form) for each label. This is an AI-generated convenience summary, not medical advice. Requires a paid Apify plan. Billed per label only when a summary is produced.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Optional. Route requests through Apify Proxy.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "drugName": "ibuprofen",
  "maxResults": 20,
  "includeDetails": false,
  "withAiSummary": false,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "drugName": "ibuprofen",
    "maxResults": 20
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("scrapers_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "drugName": "ibuprofen",
    "maxResults": 20,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("scrapers_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "drugName": "ibuprofen",
  "maxResults": 20
}' |
apify call scrapers_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,scrapers_lat/dailymed-drug-labels-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/Cb971A950Xe1685g5/builds/1hWzNIGFtjk3JQcsv/openapi.json