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Welcome to Rhizome API

The Rhizome API provides programmatic access to search and retrieve regulatory documents from the FDA, EMA, and other regulatory agencies.

Quick Start

1. Get your API Key

Visit the API Keys console to create an API key.
API access requires an enterprise plan. Contact [email protected] to upgrade.

2. Make your first request

curl -X POST https://api.rhizomeai.com/api/search \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"query_text": "FDA approval process"}'

3. Explore the results

The search returns page-level results with the matched text:
{
  "results": [
    {
      "doc_id": "nda/2017/208264Orig1s000ChemR.pdf",
      "name": "TEPADINA THIOTEPA",
      "page_num": 42,
      "text": "...",
      "highlight": "<b>FDA</b> <b>approval</b> <b>process</b>..."
    }
  ],
  "total": 17319
}

4. Get full document

Use the doc_id to retrieve all pages:
curl -X POST https://api.rhizomeai.com/api/contents \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{"doc_id": "nda/2017/208264Orig1s000ChemR.pdf"}'

Available Datasets

FDA Datasets

DatasetDescription
fda_drugFDA drug approval documents (NDAs, ANDAs)
fda_biologicFDA biologic license applications (BLAs)
fda_denovo_or_510kFDA 510(k) and De Novo device clearances
fda_pmaFDA PMA device approvals
fda_guidanceFDA guidance documents
fda_warning_lettersFDA warning letters to companies
fda_clinical_trialsClinical trial data from ClinicalTrials.gov
fda_483FDA 483 inspection observations
fda_inspectionsFDA inspection records
fda_recallsFDA recall notices
fda_crlFDA Complete Response Letters
fda_ufaFDA User Fee Act reports
fda_recall_enforcementFDA recall enforcement reports
fda_maudeFDA MAUDE adverse event reports
fda_faersFDA FAERS adverse event reports

EMA Datasets

DatasetDescription
ema_eparEMA European Public Assessment Reports
ema_guidelinesEMA guidance documents
ema_ctisEMA Clinical Trials Information System
ema_pipEMA Paediatric Investigation Plans
ema_committeeEMA committee meeting documents
ema_mdcg_guidanceMedical Device Coordination Group guidance

Other Regulatory Agencies

DatasetDescription
canada_guidanceHealth Canada guidance documents
canada_parHealth Canada Public Assessment Reports
canada_clinical_trialsHealth Canada clinical trials
swiss_parSwissmedic Public Assessment Reports
swiss_guidanceSwissmedic guidance documents
swiss_clinical_trialsSwiss clinical trials
mhra_ctMHRA clinical trials
mhra_prMHRA public assessment reports
mhra_guidanceMHRA guidance documents
tga_guidanceTGA (Australia) guidance documents
eu_ctrEU Clinical Trials Register
ich_guidelinesICH harmonized guidelines

Support

Need help? Contact us at [email protected].