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openfda_adverse_events

openFDA drug adverse-event lookup for the last 12 months. Returns top reactions, report count, and seriousness breakdown (serious vs non-serious). Searches brand, generic, and medicinal-product names in parallel. Priced at $0.005 USDC on Base (x402). Pass a signed x402 v2 authorization as the '_p...

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openfda_adverse_events is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call openfda_adverse_events to retrieve information from CIPHER x402 — Paid Solana & Crypto Tools without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though openfda_adverse_events only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "openfda_adverse_events": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access openfda_adverse_events gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so openfda_adverse_events only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the openfda_adverse_events tool do? +

openFDA drug adverse-event lookup for the last 12 months. Returns top reactions, report count, and seriousness breakdown (serious vs non-serious). Searches brand, generic, and medicinal-product names in parallel. Priced at $0.005 USDC on Base (x402). Pass a signed x402 v2 authorization as the '_payment' argument to unlock the paid response. Without it, the tool returns the 402 accept-list for your wallet to sign.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CIPHER x402 — Paid Solana & Crypto Tools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on openfda_adverse_events? +

Register the CIPHER x402 — Paid Solana & Crypto Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for openfda_adverse_events: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches CIPHER x402 — Paid Solana & Crypto Tools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is openfda_adverse_events? +

openfda_adverse_events is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit openfda_adverse_events? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the openfda_adverse_events rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block openfda_adverse_events completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for openfda_adverse_events. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides openfda_adverse_events? +

openfda_adverse_events is provided by the CIPHER x402 — Paid Solana & Crypto Tools MCP server (https://cipher-x402-mcp.vercel.app/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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