🏥 Israel Drugs MCP Server

Revolutionary Model Context Protocol server providing AI agents with comprehensive access to Israel's complete pharmaceutical database from the Ministry of Health.

The first MCP server to bridge Israel's healthcare data with AI, enabling Claude and other AI agents to provide evidence-based medication guidance, safety assessments, and therapeutic recommendations using real-time Israeli pharmaceutical data.

🌟 What Makes This Special

The World's First Israeli Pharmaceutical AI Integration

Complete Database Access: Every medication registered with Israel's Ministry of Health
Real-Time Data: Current pricing, health basket coverage, and availability
Clinical Intelligence: Advanced therapeutic comparison and safety assessment
Israeli Context: Tailored for Israel's healthcare system, regulations, and population

Revolutionary Pre-Built Clinical Information Templates 🧠

Unlike basic MCP servers, this includes 3 professional-grade information templates that help organize pharmaceutical data from the Ministry of Health:

🔬 compare_therapeutic_options - Structured medication comparison using official data
⚠️ drug_safety_verification - Organized safety information from regulatory sources
🏥 symptom_to_treatment_workflow - Information discovery based on medical categories

🚀 Key Features

📊 Comprehensive Drug Information

1,172+ therapeutic categories (ATC classification system)
Complete medication profiles including indications, contraindications, dosing
Visual identification with official product images
Health basket status and pricing information
Generic alternatives and therapeutic equivalents

🔍 Advanced Search Capabilities

Drug name search (Hebrew/English with fuzzy matching)
Symptom-based treatment discovery
Therapeutic category exploration
Administration route filtering
Safety and interaction screening

🧠 Clinical Intelligence Features

Data organization templates with structured information presentation
Information discovery frameworks for pharmaceutical research
Educational content optimization for Israeli healthcare context
Research-based information with clinical context

🇮🇱 Israeli Healthcare Integration

Ministry of Health approval status
Health fund coverage (Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, Leumit)
Kupat Cholim formulary alignment
Hebrew/Arabic/Russian patient education materials
Cultural and religious medication considerations

🛠 Installation

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
Claude Desktop app or MCP-compatible client
Internet connection for real-time data access

Development Setup

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/DavidOsherDevDev/israel-drugs-mcp-server.git
cd israel-drugs-mcp-server

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build project
npm run build

# Start server
npm start

Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to your Claude Desktop settings (~/.claude.json or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "israel-drugs": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/israel-drugs-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
      "env": {},
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

🚀 Quick Start

1. Basic Medication Search

"Find information about Paracetamol for children"

2. Professional Drug Comparison

"Use the therapeutic comparison tool to compare Nurofen vs Advil for children ages 3-5 with headaches"

3. Safety Assessment

"Run a safety check for Warfarin in an elderly patient with diabetes and hypertension"

4. Symptom-Based Treatment

"What treatments are available for fever and headache in a 35-year-old patient?"

🔧 Core Tools

🔍 `discover_drug_by_name`

Purpose: Comprehensive medication search and information retrieval

Parameters:

medication_query (required): Drug name or partial name
patient_preferences: Budget, prescription access, availability preferences
search_scope: Search breadth (exact, similar, broad)

Use Case: Primary tool for medication identification and detailed information access.

Example:

discover_drug_by_name({
  medication_query: "אדויל לילדים",
  patient_preferences: { budget_conscious: true },
  search_scope: "similar_names"
})

🏥 `find_drugs_for_symptom`

Purpose: Evidence-based treatment discovery for specific symptoms

Parameters:

primary_category (required): Main symptom category
specific_symptom (required): Targeted symptom
treatment_preferences: OTC preference, health basket priority, result limits

Use Case: Clinical decision support for symptom-based treatment selection.

🔬 `explore_generic_alternatives`

Purpose: Therapeutic alternatives and generic options discovery

Parameters:

search_criteria: Active ingredient, ATC code, administration route, or reference drug
comparison_criteria: Health basket priority, price comparison, strength matching

Use Case: Cost-effective prescribing and formulary management.

📋 `browse_available_symptoms`

Purpose: Systematic exploration of treatable conditions

Parameters:

category_filter: Specific medical specialty
include_popular_symptoms: Show frequently searched conditions
clinical_priority_order: Organize by urgency

Use Case: Treatment pathway discovery and clinical education.

💊 `get_comprehensive_drug_info`

Purpose: Complete medication monograph with regulatory details

Parameters:

drug_registration_number (required): Official registration number
info_depth: Basic, detailed, or comprehensive information level
language_preference: Hebrew, English, or both

Use Case: Detailed clinical review and regulatory compliance verification.

📸 `verify_drug_visual_identity`

Purpose: Visual medication identification and verification

Parameters:

drug_registration_number (required): Drug registration number
image_purpose: Identification, verification, or patient education

Use Case: Medication safety and error prevention.

📝 `suggest_drug_names`

Purpose: Intelligent spelling correction and name completion

Parameters:

partial_name (required): Partial or misspelled drug name
search_type: Trade names, active ingredients, or both
max_suggestions: Number of suggestions to return

Use Case: Accurate medication identification with error correction.

🗺 `list_administration_routes`

Purpose: Comprehensive administration pathway information

Parameters:

complexity_level: Simple, moderate, complex, or all routes
patient_age_group: Age-appropriate administration methods
onset_requirements: Desired therapeutic onset timing

Use Case: Route selection optimization and patient-appropriate delivery methods.

🧬 `explore_therapeutic_categories`

Purpose: ATC classification system exploration and drug discovery

Parameters:

level: Classification depth (main groups, subgroups, all)
therapeutic_area: Medical specialty or anatomical system
include_usage_patterns: Prescribing frequency and clinical patterns

Use Case: Systematic therapeutic exploration and formulary development.

🧠 Information Templates (Educational & Research Use)

🔬 `compare_therapeutic_options`

Educational Drug Information Comparison

Organize pharmaceutical data from the Ministry of Health for educational comparison purposes.

Input Parameters:

drug_list (required): Comma-separated medications
clinical_context: Medical indication for information context
target_population: Patient demographic for educational purposes
comparison_focus: Primary information area (safety data, regulatory status, etc.)
decision_framework: Information organization approach

What It Provides:

Structured Information Matrix: Organized pharmaceutical data comparison
Regulatory Information: Ministry of Health approval and status data
Educational Safety Information: Official safety profile data
Health System Information: Israeli healthcare system context
Research Organization: Structured information for educational use
Information Summary: Organized data presentation

Example Usage:

Use the information comparison template:
- drug_list: "Nurofen,Advil,Tylenol"
- clinical_context: "pediatric pain relief information"  
- target_population: "children ages 3-5"
- comparison_focus: "safety information and regulatory status"

Output: Organized educational information based on Ministry of Health data for research and learning purposes.

⚠️ `drug_safety_verification`

Educational Safety Information Organization

Access and organize official safety information from regulatory sources for educational purposes.

Input Parameters:

drug_identifier (required): Medication name or registration number
patient_age_group: Age category for population-specific information
medical_conditions: Relevant medical conditions for information context
current_medications: Concurrent medications for interaction information
allergies: Known sensitivities for contraindication information
safety_concerns: Specific information focus areas
risk_tolerance: Information detail level

What It Provides:

Regulatory Safety Information: Current approval and regulatory status
Official Safety Profile: Ministry of Health safety data
Educational Risk Information: Population-specific safety information
Interaction Information: Official drug interaction data
Monitoring Information: Regulatory monitoring guidelines
Educational Resources: Safety information for learning purposes

🏥 `symptom_to_treatment_workflow`

Educational Information Discovery by Medical Categories

Explore pharmaceutical information organized by medical categories and symptoms for educational purposes.

Input Parameters:

presenting_symptoms (required): Symptom categories for information discovery
patient_age: Age group for population-specific information
medical_history: Medical conditions for information context
severity_assessment: Information detail level
treatment_goals: Educational information focus
resource_constraints: Information scope limitations

What It Provides:

Systematic Information Organization: Structured medical category information
Educational Disease Information: Condition-based information from official sources
Information Discovery Pathways: Organized pharmaceutical information flow
Israeli Healthcare Information: System-specific educational content
Research Framework: Information organization for educational use
Learning Resources: Educational material organization

💡 Usage Examples

Example 1: Basic Medication Lookup

Human: "What is the health basket status of Symbicort?"

AI Response: Using discover_drug_by_name for "Symbicort"...
Found: SYMBICORT TURBUHALER 160/4.5 MCG
- Health Basket: ✅ Included
- Prescription Required: Yes
- Price: 89.45 NIS
- Manufacturer: AstraZeneca
- Indication: Asthma and COPD maintenance therapy

Example 2: Professional Drug Comparison

Human: "Compare Lipitor vs Crestor for a 65-year-old with diabetes using the comparison tool"

AI: Using compare_therapeutic_options...
[Generates complete 12-page clinical analysis including:]

WEIGHTED SCORING MATRIX:
| Criteria | Weight | Lipitor | Crestor | Winner |
|----------|--------|---------|---------|---------|
| Clinical Efficacy | 30% | 4.2 | 4.5 | Crestor |
| Safety Profile | 25% | 4.0 | 4.3 | Crestor |
| Economic Impact | 20% | 3.8 | 3.2 | Lipitor |
| Patient Experience | 15% | 4.1 | 4.0 | Lipitor |
| Implementation | 10% | 4.2 | 3.9 | Lipitor |

FINAL RECOMMENDATION: Crestor (4.18) vs Lipitor (4.02)
Primary choice: Crestor with enhanced monitoring for diabetes interactions

Example 3: Safety Assessment

Human: "Safety check for Metformin in elderly patient with kidney disease"

AI: Using drug_safety_verification...
[Generates comprehensive safety analysis:]

🔴 MODERATE RISK IDENTIFIED
- Renal impairment contraindication (eGFR <30)
- Lactic acidosis risk in elderly
- Dose reduction required for eGFR 30-45
- Enhanced monitoring protocol recommended
- Alternative: DPP-4 inhibitors may be safer

Example 4: Symptom-Based Treatment

Human: "Treatment options for persistent cough in smoker"

AI: Using symptom_to_treatment_workflow...
[Generates structured treatment pathway:]

IMMEDIATE ASSESSMENT:
- Smoking cessation counseling (Priority 1)
- Chest X-ray evaluation recommended
- Differentiate productive vs dry cough

TREATMENT ALGORITHM:
Step 1: Conservative management (1-2 weeks)
- Dextromethorphan for dry cough
- Guaifenesin for productive cough
- Honey and warm liquids

Step 2: Medical evaluation if persistent
- Clinical examination
- Consider antibiotics if bacterial
- Bronchodilator trial if wheezing

ISRAELI HEALTH SYSTEM:
- Available in health basket: Yes
- Family physician consultation: Recommended
- Pulmonology referral: If >3 weeks persistent

🏗 Advanced Features

🤖 AI-Powered Clinical Intelligence

Natural Language Processing: Understands medical terminology in Hebrew and English
Context-Aware Responses: Maintains clinical context throughout conversations
Evidence Integration: Real-time connection to Israeli regulatory data
Population Health Insights: Israeli-specific epidemiological considerations

🔐 Enterprise-Grade Security

Data Privacy: No patient data stored or transmitted
API Rate Limiting: Respectful usage of Ministry of Health resources
Error Handling: Graceful degradation and comprehensive error reporting
Audit Logging: Complete interaction history for quality assurance

🌐 Multi-Language Support

Hebrew: Native support for Hebrew drug names and clinical terms
English: International drug names and clinical terminology
Arabic: Basic support for Arabic clinical communication
Russian: Limited support for Russian-speaking population

📊 Analytics and Monitoring

Usage Statistics: Aggregate usage patterns (anonymized)
Performance Metrics: Response times and error rates
Clinical Impact: Treatment recommendation tracking
System Health: Real-time monitoring and alerting

🛡 Safety and Disclaimers

⚠️ CRITICAL MEDICAL AND LEGAL DISCLAIMERS

This MCP server is designed EXCLUSIVELY for informational, educational, and research purposes:

❌ NOT for medical diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision-making
❌ NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
❌ NOT for emergency medical situations
❌ NOT validated or approved for clinical use
❌ NOT intended to replace healthcare providers or medical consultations
✅ ONLY for educational and research purposes
✅ Information sourced from public Ministry of Health databases
✅ Designed for learning about pharmaceutical information systems

🚨 IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICES

Always consult licensed healthcare professionals for any medical decisions
This system does not provide medical advice - it only organizes publicly available information
All medical decisions must be made by qualified healthcare providers
Verify all information with current Israeli prescribing guidelines and healthcare providers
In case of medical emergency, contact emergency services immediately
The creators assume no liability for any medical decisions or actions taken based on this information

📚 Educational and Research Use Only

This system organizes publicly available information from Israeli Ministry of Health databases
All information is for educational and research purposes only
Users must verify all information with healthcare professionals and official sources
No medical advice or recommendations are provided - only information organization
Healthcare decisions must be made by qualified professionals with appropriate medical training and licensing

📋 Data Accuracy

Information sourced from Israel Ministry of Health official databases
Data updated regularly but may not reflect real-time changes
Cross-reference critical information with official sources
Report data discrepancies to maintain system accuracy

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve Israeli healthcare AI!

How to Contribute

🍴 Fork the Repository

git fork https://github.com/DavidOsherDevDev/israel-drugs-mcp-server.git

🌿 Create Feature Branch

git checkout -b feature/amazing-new-feature

✨ Make Your Changes
- Add new clinical prompts
- Improve data accuracy
- Enhance Hebrew/Arabic support
- Add new therapeutic categories
🧪 Test Thoroughly
```
npm test
npm run integration-test
```
📝 Submit Pull Request
- Clear description of changes
- Clinical rationale for modifications
- Test cases and validation

🎯 Priority Contribution Areas

Clinical Prompts: Additional specialized prompt templates
Hebrew Localization: Improved Hebrew clinical terminology
Safety Features: Enhanced patient safety checks
Data Validation: Improved accuracy and error detection
Performance: Optimization for large-scale usage

📧 Contact & Support

LinkedIn: @DavidOsher
GitHub Issues: Use repository issue tracker

📄 License

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

✅ You are free to:

Share — copy and redistribute in any medium or format
Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material

🔒 Under the following terms:

Attribution — Give appropriate credit to David Osher and this project
NonCommercial — Not for commercial purposes without explicit permission
ShareAlike — Distribute contributions under same license

💼 Commercial Licensing

For commercial use or enterprise deployment, please contact via LinkedIn or GitHub.

Full License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0

🙏 Acknowledgments

Data Sources

Israel Ministry of Health: Official pharmaceutical database
Israeli Clinical Guidelines: Professional medical recommendations

Technology

Anthropic: Model Context Protocol framework
Open Source Community: Development tools and libraries

Made with ❤️ for Israeli Healthcare
Building bridges between AI and medicine, one prescription at a time.

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Israel Drugs

🏥 Israel Drugs MCP Server

🌟 What Makes This Special

The World's First Israeli Pharmaceutical AI Integration

Revolutionary Pre-Built Clinical Information Templates 🧠

🚀 Key Features

📊 Comprehensive Drug Information

🔍 Advanced Search Capabilities

🧠 Clinical Intelligence Features

🇮🇱 Israeli Healthcare Integration

📖 Table of Contents

🛠 Installation

Prerequisites

Development Setup

Claude Desktop Configuration

🚀 Quick Start

1. Basic Medication Search

2. Professional Drug Comparison

3. Safety Assessment

4. Symptom-Based Treatment

🔧 Core Tools

🔍 discover_drug_by_name

🏥 find_drugs_for_symptom

🔬 explore_generic_alternatives

📋 browse_available_symptoms

💊 get_comprehensive_drug_info

📸 verify_drug_visual_identity

📝 suggest_drug_names

🗺 list_administration_routes

🧬 explore_therapeutic_categories

🧠 Information Templates (Educational & Research Use)

🔬 compare_therapeutic_options

⚠️ drug_safety_verification

🏥 symptom_to_treatment_workflow

💡 Usage Examples

Example 1: Basic Medication Lookup

Example 2: Professional Drug Comparison

Example 3: Safety Assessment

Example 4: Symptom-Based Treatment

🏗 Advanced Features

🤖 AI-Powered Clinical Intelligence

🔐 Enterprise-Grade Security

🌐 Multi-Language Support

📊 Analytics and Monitoring

🛡 Safety and Disclaimers

⚠️ CRITICAL MEDICAL AND LEGAL DISCLAIMERS

🚨 IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICES

📚 Educational and Research Use Only

📋 Data Accuracy

🤝 Contributing

How to Contribute

🎯 Priority Contribution Areas

📧 Contact & Support

📄 License

✅ You are free to:

🔒 Under the following terms:

💼 Commercial Licensing

🙏 Acknowledgments

Data Sources

Technology

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🔍 `discover_drug_by_name`

🏥 `find_drugs_for_symptom`

🔬 `explore_generic_alternatives`

📋 `browse_available_symptoms`

💊 `get_comprehensive_drug_info`

📸 `verify_drug_visual_identity`

📝 `suggest_drug_names`

🗺 `list_administration_routes`

🧬 `explore_therapeutic_categories`

🔬 `compare_therapeutic_options`

⚠️ `drug_safety_verification`

🏥 `symptom_to_treatment_workflow`