Look Up Drug Interactions
Check for potential interactions between medications before prescribing or taking them together.
Check Drug Recall Notices
Search FDA recall databases to check if a medication has been recalled for safety or quality issues.
Quick answer: Use the Drug Info tool through ToolRouter to check drug recall notices directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolDrug recalls happen more often than most people realize. Manufacturing defects, contamination, mislabeling, and unexpected safety signals all trigger recalls. Patients taking a recalled medication need to know immediately so they can consult their doctor about alternatives.
The check_recalls skill queries the FDA recall database for any drug, returning active and historical recall notices with details about the reason, severity classification, and affected lots. This is critical safety information often poorly communicated to end patients.
Pharmacists check recalls during dispensing. Patients verify their medications are safe. Healthcare systems audit their drug inventory. Developers build recall notification systems. Programmatic access to recall data enables all of these without manual FDA website searches.
How to check drug recall notices with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Claude supports thorough recall investigation through progressive questioning. Check a specific drug, examine the recall classification and affected lots, then broaden to related medications or the same manufacturer. The multi-step approach ensures you do not miss related recalls that a single query might overlook.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to check drug recall notices with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the Drug Info tool:
- Ask Claude: "Check for recalls on metformin using drug-info"
- Claude queries the FDA recall database
- Review any active recalls and their severity
- Ask about specific lot numbers if you have them
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the Drug Info tool
Has there been any recent recalls on losartan? Check the FDA recall database using drug-info.
Tips for Claude
- Check recalls periodically for any long-term medications you take
- Ask about the recall classification to understand severity (Class I is most serious)
- Recall data includes lot numbers -- check against your medication bottle
ChatGPT translates FDA recall notices into clear action steps. It explains what the recall classification means for you personally, describes what to do if your medication is affected, and clarifies whether the issue impacts all versions or specific lots. Complex regulatory alerts become straightforward guidance.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to check drug recall notices with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the Drug Info tool:
- Ask: "Check for any recalls on ranitidine"
- ChatGPT queries FDA recall data and explains the results
- Request: "What should I do if my medication is in the recalled lot?"
- Review the safety guidance
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the Drug Info tool
Are there any active recalls on valsartan? Check the FDA database and explain what the recall means.
Tips for ChatGPT
- ChatGPT can explain recall classifications in plain language
- Ask what steps to take if your medication is affected
- Check recalls for both brand-name and generic versions
Copilot retrieves recall data as structured objects for building medication safety features. Create automated recall monitoring systems, build lot number matching against pharmacy inventory, and integrate severity-based notification logic into healthcare applications directly from the API response.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to check drug recall notices with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the Drug Info tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Check for recalls on omeprazole"
- Copilot returns structured recall data
- Integrate recall alerts into your health application
- Set up periodic checks for monitored medications
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the Drug Info tool
Pull all recent drug recalls so I can build a recall notification feature in our pharmacy app.
Tips for Copilot
- Build automated recall monitoring using periodic queries
- Match recall lot numbers against pharmacy inventory programmatically
- Include recall severity in notification priority logic
OpenClaw monitors recalls across entire medication databases, processing drug lists systematically and returning structured alert data for every match. Ideal for pharmacy systems running periodic safety audits, healthcare platforms that need to notify patients of affected medications, or compliance tools tracking recall exposure across large inventories.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to check drug recall notices with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the Drug Info tool:
- Ask OpenClaw: "Check for recalls on lisinopril"
- OpenClaw returns FDA recall notices
- Review the recall reasons and affected products
- Take action if your medication is affected
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the Drug Info tool
Check if there are any active FDA recalls on my blood pressure medication amlodipine.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Class I recalls are the most serious -- products may cause health problems
- Check both the drug name and the manufacturer for comprehensive results
- Contact your pharmacist if you find your medication is recalled
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check drug recall notices with an AI assistant?
Search FDA recall databases to check if a medication has been recalled for safety or quality issues. Connect the Drug Info tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Check for recalls on metformin using drug-info" Claude queries the FDA recall database
Which AI assistants can check drug recall notices?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all check drug recall notices using the Drug Info tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Drug Info tool do?
Look up drug information, adverse events, and recall notices from FDA databases.
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