Consumer health information from the US National Library of Medicine: health topics, code-to-info lookups and genetics summaries.
About the MedlinePlus API
MedlinePlus API on Apizie: 4 endpoints (Genetic Condition, Gene, Code Lookup, Search Health Topics) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 4 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://apizie.tech/v1/health:medlineplus/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.
| Project key | health:medlineplus |
|---|---|
| Status | Live |
| Endpoints | 4 |
| Category | Health |
| Source | medlineplus.gov |
| Base URL | https://apizie.tech/v1/health:medlineplus/{endpoint} |
| For AI tools | OpenAPI spec · Markdown (what is this?) |
MedlinePlus API FAQ
How do I call the MedlinePlus API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://apizie.tech/v1/health:medlineplus/genetics-condition with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.
Is the MedlinePlus API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.
Can AI agents use the MedlinePlus API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://apizie.tech/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key health:medlineplus.
What is the status of the MedlinePlus API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key