How we research
The Compound covers a health topic that people make real decisions on, so how we source and write matters. Here is the standard we hold ourselves to.
We start from primary sources
Clinical claims trace back to the original evidence: peer-reviewed journals, FDA documents and approvals, manufacturer prescribing information, and trial registries like ClinicalTrials.gov. When we cite a trial, we link the trial. We prefer the source over the press release about the source.
We separate evidence from interpretation
Trial results, dosing, and approvals are reported as facts with citations. Where we draw a conclusion or make a judgment call, we frame it as ours, not as settled science. We flag the difference between Phase 2 and Phase 3 data, between animal and human studies, and between approved uses and off-label ones.
Recommendations are independent of who pays us
The Compound earns affiliate commissions when readers start a program through some of our links. That funding does not buy a ranking, a rating, or a kind word. We compare programs on price, medication options, and support, and we list the same trade-offs whether or not a partnership exists. See our affiliate disclosure for the full picture.
We keep pages current and date them
This is a fast-moving field: prices change, shortages resolve, and approvals land monthly. We revisit pages as the facts change and show a "last updated" date so you know how fresh a page is. If something is out of date or wrong, tell us and we will fix it.
How we use AI
We use AI tools to help draft and structure content. Every page is directed, fact-checked, and edited by a human against primary sources before it publishes. AI does not get the final say on a medical claim; a person does.
What we are not
We are an independent education and comparison site. We do not prescribe, dispense, or sell medication, and nothing here is medical advice. Decisions about treatment belong between you and a licensed clinician who knows your history.
