About PillSeek
Our Mission
PillSeek was created to give patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals a fast, reliable way to identify medications. Whether you found an unknown pill at home, need to confirm a prescription, or are a nurse checking a patient’s medication — PillSeek provides clear, authoritative identification using government-sourced data.
We believe medication safety information should be freely accessible to everyone. All features on PillSeek are and will always remain 100% free.
Data Sources
All pill data on PillSeek is sourced exclusively from authoritative, government-maintained databases:
- →FDA National Drug Code (NDC) Directory — The official registry of all drugs manufactured and distributed in the United States, maintained by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
- →DailyMed — The official provider of FDA label information, including imprint codes, color, shape, and ingredient data. Maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- →RxNorm — A normalized drug naming system maintained by the National Library of Medicine, providing standardized drug identifiers.
Editorial Team
PillSeek Editorial Team
Editorial & Engineering · editor
The PillSeek editorial and engineering team curates content sourced directly from FDA NDC Directory, DailyMed, and RxNorm. All pill identification data is pulled verbatim from government sources — we do not author drug content.
PillSeek is currently operated by an editorial and engineering team. We are actively seeking licensed pharmacists (PharmD/RPh) to serve as medical reviewers. If you are a credentialed clinician interested in reviewing our content, contact us at reviewers@pillseek.com.
Editorial Policy
Sourcing Policy
All drug and pill data on PillSeek is sourced exclusively from the FDA NDC Directory, DailyMed, and RxNorm. We do not use third-party databases, AI-generated content, or community submissions for drug identification data.
No Medical Advice Policy
PillSeek never authors dosing instructions, treatment recommendations, or diagnostic content. Every page displays data pulled verbatim from government sources. We explicitly disclaim medical advice on every page and link to our Medical Disclaimer.
Review & Update Cadence
When FDA or DailyMed source data is updated, pages reflect changes within 24 hours via Next.js ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration) revalidation. Each pill detail page displays a Last updated date that matches the lastReviewed / dateModified fields in the page’s structured data.
Corrections Policy
Users can report inaccuracies via our contact page. Verified corrections are published within 72 hours. Because our data is pulled directly from FDA/DailyMed, discrepancies typically reflect the source database and are reported upstream.
Conflict of Interest
PillSeek has no pharmaceutical sponsorships, advertising relationships, or financial ties to any drug manufacturer. The site is funded independently, and no content is influenced by commercial interests.
Editorial Standards
We maintain strict editorial standards to ensure accuracy:
- ✓All data is pulled directly from FDA/DailyMed — we never fabricate or infer drug information.
- ✓No AI-generated drug content — all pill identification data is verbatim from government sources.
- ✓We do not add medical advice, dosing recommendations, or treatment information.
- ✓Every page prominently displays our medical disclaimer.
- ✓We recommend users always confirm identification with a licensed pharmacist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PillSeek?
PillSeek is a free online pill identification tool that helps patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals identify medications by imprint code, color, shape, or drug name. Our database is powered by data from the FDA National Drug Code (NDC) Directory and DailyMed.
Where does PillSeek data come from?
All medication data is sourced from the FDA National Drug Code (NDC) Directory, DailyMed (the official labeling database maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine), and RxNorm (the normalized drug naming system). We do not fabricate or infer drug information.
Is PillSeek a substitute for medical advice?
No. PillSeek is for educational and identification purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed pharmacist or physician before making any medication decision.
How often is the data updated?
We sync our database from FDA and DailyMed sources on a regular basis. You can view the last-updated date on our Data Sources page.
Who reviews the content on PillSeek?
Content on PillSeek is currently maintained by our editorial and engineering team, which curates data pulled verbatim from FDA NDC Directory, DailyMed, and RxNorm. We do not author drug content — all information comes directly from government databases. We are actively seeking licensed pharmacists (PharmD/RPh) to serve as formal medical reviewers. Until that process is complete, all pages are reviewed by our editorial team for accuracy against the source data.
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: PillSeek is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Read our full medical disclaimer.