Swedish Medications Skill
Look up information about medications approved in Sweden using FASS (the official Swedish pharmaceutical database).
Quick Start
CLI lookup:
fass-lookup paracetamol fass-lookup Alvedon fass-lookup "alvedon 500mg"
Codex app install (local):
# Clone the repo git clone https://github.com/birgermoell/swedish-medications.git # Copy into Codex skills directory mkdir -p ~/.codex/skills cp -R swedish-medications ~/.codex/skills/swedish-medications
Then restart the Codex app. The skill will appear as Swedish Medications in the skills list.
Notes:
- •The Codex app reads
SKILL.mdandagents/openai.yamlfrom~/.codex/skills/swedish-medications. - •If you update the repo, re-copy the folder into
~/.codex/skills/and restart Codex.
Node.js usage:
const { lookupMedication, findMedication, searchMedications, getDatabaseStats } = require('swedish-medications');
// Formatted markdown output
console.log(lookupMedication('Alvedon'));
// Raw data
const med = findMedication('ibuprofen');
console.log(med.dose); // "Adult: 200-400mg every 4-6h, max 1200mg/day (OTC)"
// Multi-result search
console.log(searchMedications('insulin', 5));
// Database stats
console.log(getDatabaseStats());
Capabilities
- •Search medications by name (brand or generic/substance)
- •Brand mapping: Alvedon → paracetamol, Ipren → ibuprofen, Zoloft → sertralin
- •Multi-result search for category queries ("show me insulin medications")
- •Key info: dosage, side effects, warnings, OTC status, ATC codes
- •FASS links for complete official information
Usage Patterns
Basic Lookup
When a user asks "What is Alvedon?" or "Tell me about paracetamol":
- •Run the lookup script with the medication name
- •Present key info: what it's for, dosage, common side effects
- •Include the FASS link for official information
Interaction Check
When a user asks "Can I take X with Y?":
- •Look up both medications
- •Check the interactions section
- •Recommend consulting healthcare provider for complex cases
Dosage Questions
When a user asks about dosing:
- •Look up the medication
- •Present standard adult dosage
- •Note: Always recommend following prescribed dosage or consulting pharmacist
Category Search
When a user asks "What ADHD medications are available?" or "Search insulin medications":
- •Use multi-result search
- •Return a short list of matches
- •Offer to expand any item
API Reference
lookupMedication(query: string): string
Returns formatted markdown with medication info and FASS link.
findMedication(query: string): object | null
Returns raw medication data object. Checks curated list first, then full database.
getFassUrl(query: string): string
Returns the FASS.se search URL for a query.
searchMedications(query: string, limit?: number): array
Returns multiple matching medications (new in v2.0).
getDatabaseStats(): object
Returns { curated: 23, full: 9064, substances: 1353 }.
Important Notes
⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: This skill provides information only, not medical advice.
- •Always recommend consulting healthcare professionals
- •Swedish medications may have different names than international equivalents
- •Check FASS.se for complete official information
Data Sources
- •FASS.se - Official Swedish pharmaceutical information
- •Läkemedelsverket - Swedish Medical Products Agency
- •1177.se - Swedish healthcare guide