query_fda_drug_events

Query the FDA FAERS adverse event reports database. Returns drug-event records with patient demographics, drug names, reaction terms (MedDRA-coded), outcomes, and seriousness flags. Uses openFDA Lucene-style search syntax (e.g. "patient.drug.medicinalproduct:aspirin"). License: openFDA CC0 1.0 Un...

Server TensorFeed https://mcp.tensorfeed.ai/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 40 required

What query_fda_drug_events does on TensorFeed

AI agents call query_fda_drug_events to retrieve information from TensorFeed without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
skip number Pagination offset (0-25000)
sort string Sort by field (e.g. receivedate:desc)
limit number Max records to return (1-100)
search string openFDA Lucene-style search expression. Examples: patient.drug.medicinalproduct:aspirin, patient.reaction.reactionmeddrapt:headache+AND+receivedate:[20240101+TO

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why query_fda_drug_events needs a policy

This tool retrieves and searches publicly available FDA adverse event data without any ability to modify, delete, or execute operations. It is a straightforward read operation that queries a database and returns results. The public nature of the data (openFDA with CC0 licensing) and read-only semantics place it clearly in the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Query[s] the FDA FAERS adverse event reports database' and 'Returns drug-event records' — these are read-only retrieval operations with no modification, deletion, or execution capabilities.

Questions about query_fda_drug_events

What does the query_fda_drug_events tool do? +

Query the FDA FAERS adverse event reports database. Returns drug-event records with patient demographics, drug names, reaction terms (MedDRA-coded), outcomes, and seriousness flags. Uses openFDA Lucene-style search syntax (e.g. "patient.drug.medicinalproduct:aspirin"). License: openFDA CC0 1.0 Universal Dedication, FDA waiver of all copyright; commercial redistribution permitted. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TensorFeed MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does query_fda_drug_events accept? +

query_fda_drug_events accepts 4 parameters: skip, sort, limit, search. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on query_fda_drug_events? +

Register the TensorFeed MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for query_fda_drug_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 TensorFeed. Nothing to install.

What risk level is query_fda_drug_events? +

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

Can I rate-limit query_fda_drug_events? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the query_fda_drug_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 query_fda_drug_events completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for query_fda_drug_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 query_fda_drug_events? +

query_fda_drug_events is provided by the TensorFeed MCP server (https://mcp.tensorfeed.ai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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