Editorial policy: how we check every page

Our standard

Every page is written from trusted sources and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. Each page shows its review status: who reviewed it and when, or that review is in progress.

1. Sources

Our information comes from authoritative references, listed at the bottom of every page:

• The approved prescribing information or label for the medicine.
• The National Formulary of India (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission) and notifications of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), including the list of banned medicines.
• Peer-reviewed clinical references, and guidance from health authorities such as the WHO, the US FDA and the NHS.

We explain each medicine in plain language, in our own words.

2. Pharmacist review

A registered pharmacist reviews every page: uses, how the medicine works, side effects, warnings, interactions and its regulatory status in India. Once approved, their name, qualification and registration number appear on the page with the date of review. Until then, the page is clearly marked "pharmacist review in progress".

3. Other languages

Each language version is checked against the reviewed English page, so the medical meaning, doses and warnings are the same in every language.

4. Updates

Every page is reviewed again at least once a year, and sooner when a medicine's status in India changes or important safety information is published.

5. Independence

We do not sell medicines, and pharmaceutical companies do not pay us to feature or describe their products. If we ever show advertising, it will be clearly labelled and will never affect what a page says.

Corrections

If you find an error, please contact our grievance officer. We review every report and correct confirmed errors promptly.