Editorial Policy
This page explains what we do when we research and write, what we do not do, and what happens when we get something wrong.
How We Research & Write Content
This is the work behind our articles, reviews, and guides.
Primary Source Research
We aim to start with primary sources: FDA and CMS pages, drug labels, peer-reviewed trials, and regulatory filings. Where a claim rests on a secondary source, we should say so.
Provider Records
For provider reviews, we read the seller's public pages, record what they say and the date we read them, and check FDA's public warning letters. We do not verify pharmacy licenses or physician credentials, and we do not mystery-shop or complete checkout.
Dates and Gaps
Prices come from the seller's own public page and are not an amount due at checkout. Records carry the date we read them where we have one; some are older or undated, and our provider data shows which. Where we could not confirm something, we aim to say so.
Writing & Internal Review
Content is drafted following our author guidelines below. A medical review happens only where one is recorded on the article.
Fact-Checking Process
These are the sources we use by type of claim, and their limits.
Clinical & Medical Claims
- Should cite a peer-reviewed study, FDA label, or official clinical trial data
- Preference for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and systematic reviews
- Conference abstracts accepted only when clearly labeled as preliminary
- We link directly to source material whenever available
FDA & Regulatory Claims
- Sourced from FDA.gov, Federal Register notices, or official warning letters
- Linked next to the claim where we can
- Coverage claims sourced from CMS, Medicare.gov, KFF or the state agency, with the date
- We describe what FDA says and do not declare any seller's product legal or illegal
Pricing & Cost Data
- Read on the seller's or manufacturer's public page, not at checkout
- Record dates are shown where we have them; some records are older or undated
- Medication plus known program fees is a partial subtotal, not a verified total
- Monthly plans are kept separate from prepaid plan equivalents
Provider & Company Claims
- What a provider says about itself is reported as its own claim
- We check FDA's public warning letters and link any we find; finding none does not clear a firm
- We do not independently verify pharmacy licenses, physician credentials or NABP accreditation
- State availability comes from the provider's own statement; confirm at intake
Medical Review Process
Not every article has had a medical review. Where one was completed, the article credits the reviewer and the review date. Our medical reviewer is listed on our team page. A review covers the version reviewed; a material revision does not inherit the credit.
A reviewer checks clinical claims in the article against FDA-approved labeling and current research
A reviewer flags statements that could mislead patients
Content does not constitute medical advice. We inform, we do not prescribe
Important: All content is informed by published clinical research, FDA guidelines, and peer-reviewed studies. We cite our sources and update content as we find new evidence.
Corrections Policy
When we get something wrong, we fix it and aim to say so.
Minor Corrections
Typos, broken links, minor formatting issues, and small factual updates (such as a price change) are corrected inline. The “Updated” date in the article header is refreshed to reflect the change.
Material Corrections
If we publish an incorrect fact that could affect a reader's decision, such as wrong dosing information, incorrect legal status or misattributed FDA actions, we aim to add a visible correction note explaining what changed.
Found an error? Email us at corrections@glp1watchdog.com and we will look into it.
Advertisers and Affiliates
We earn affiliate commissions from some providers. Factual claims require supporting evidence regardless of the commercial relationship.
What Our Reviews Cover
Our reviews cover recorded prices, plans, FDA letters we found, and known limits. We earn affiliate commissions from some providers.
No Faking the Fundamentals
No provider can pay us to fake safety, licensing, medication sourcing, or to hide a real problem. The facts in every review stand on their own.
We Show the Cons
Every provider review includes clear downsides, even for providers we have affiliate relationships with. If a provider has problems, readers will know.
Full Disclosure
See our Affiliate Disclosure for how affiliate relationships work on this site.
Author Guidelines
All GLP-1 Watchdog contributors follow these standards when creating content:
Questions About Our Editorial Process?
We welcome feedback on our editorial standards and are happy to explain our sourcing for any specific claim.
Email us at editorial@glp1watchdog.com