Editorial and Sourcing Policy
How clinical content on this site is written, reviewed and corrected
Who writes and who reviews
Clinical pages on alwaysrx.com are drafted from source documents, edited for readability and reviewed by Dor Keyvani, PharmD, pharmacist-in-charge, for clinical accuracy, medication status and safety language. No clinical page is published without a named pharmacist reviewer, a review date and references.
How we label treatments
Every treatment discussed on this site carries one of these status labels. They are not interchangeable.
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FDA-Approved Product | A specific commercial product approved by FDA for the stated indication. |
| FDA-Approved Active Ingredient | The ingredient exists in an approved product, but the compounded preparation being discussed is not FDA approved. |
| Off-Label Clinical Use | An approved medication used for a non-approved indication under prescriber judgment. |
| Compounded Option | A patient-specific preparation that is not FDA approved and has not been evaluated by FDA for safety or effectiveness. |
| Investigational or Limited Evidence | Evidence is preliminary, inconsistent or insufficient for routine claims. |
| Provider-Administered | Intended for use or administration by a licensed professional. |
| Educational Only | Discussed to explain the treatment landscape; not offered by ALWAYS Rx. |
Compounded preparations are never presented as equivalent to, or substitutes for, FDA-approved products. Where an approved product meets the clinical need, it is generally the appropriate first consideration, and our pages say so.
What we will not say
- We do not publish strengths or concentrations of compounded formulations.
- We do not make claims of superiority, guaranteed outcomes or routine substitution for commercial therapy.
- We do not diagnose or prescribe, and contacting ALWAYS Rx does not result in a prescription.
Sources
Clinical statements are supported by FDA prescribing information and safety communications, DailyMed labeling, United States Pharmacopeia general chapters, California State Board of Pharmacy regulations, recognized professional associations and peer-reviewed literature. Each clinical page lists its references. We do not cite marketing material, forums or unreviewed sources.
Review dates and updates
Each clinical page shows the date of its clinical review and the date it was last updated. Pages are updated when FDA labeling, an FDA safety communication or a California regulation changes.
Corrections
If you believe something on this site is inaccurate, out of date or unclear, tell us through our contact page or by calling 310-877-7795. Reports are directed to the pharmacist-in-charge. Material corrections are made on the page and the update date is changed.
Limits
Information on this site is general health and medication information. It is not medical advice and does not replace evaluation by a licensed clinician.