calculate_dose_by_bsa · Pharmacy MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What calculate_dose_by_bsa does on Pharmacy MCP Server

AI agents invoke calculate_dose_by_bsa to trigger actions in Pharmacy MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why calculate_dose_by_bsa needs a policy

This tool executes a calculation that outputs an oncology drug dose based on body surface area. While it doesn't directly administer medication or write data, it performs a clinical computation whose output could directly influence chemotherapy dosing decisions. Misuse or errors could lead to serious patient harm (overdose or underdose in oncology), warranting a high severity.

From the tool's definition 'Calculate BSA-based dosage (mg/m²), commonly used in oncology' — performs a dosing calculation that produces a concrete medication dose recommendation

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Verdict

calculate_dose_by_bsa Rate-limited

calculate_dose_by_bsa stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "calculate_dose_by_bsa": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "calculate_dose_by_bsa_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Pharmacy MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about calculate_dose_by_bsa

What does the calculate_dose_by_bsa tool do? +

Calculate BSA-based dosage (mg/m²), commonly used in oncology. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Pharmacy MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on calculate_dose_by_bsa? +

Register the Pharmacy MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for calculate_dose_by_bsa: 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 Pharmacy MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is calculate_dose_by_bsa? +

calculate_dose_by_bsa is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit calculate_dose_by_bsa? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the calculate_dose_by_bsa 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 calculate_dose_by_bsa completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for calculate_dose_by_bsa. 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 calculate_dose_by_bsa? +

calculate_dose_by_bsa is provided by the Pharmacy MCP Server MCP server (u9401066/pharmacy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.