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Information about MedlinePlus for Developers

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Information about MedlinePlus for Developers

Find technical information for web developers, including our web service, data files, RSS feed, and MedlinePlus Connect for electronic health records (EHRs).

MedlinePlus Connect

API for use with EHR systems and patient portals

Web Service

Search-based health topic data in XML format

XML Files

Downloadable records for all English & Spanish health topics

MedlinePlus Genetics Data Files & API

Retrieve data from MedlinePlus Genetics in XML or JSON

RSS Feeds

Subscribe to general and topic-specific feeds