How we research and verify each guide
1. Source-first research
Before writing, we identify the official regulatory body responsible for medication classification in the country covered — for example the FDA and DEA in the United States, the MHRA in the United Kingdom, the TGA in Australia, the PMDA in Japan, Swissmedic in Switzerland, and equivalent authorities elsewhere.
2. Fact-checking process
For every guide, each factual claim — schedule or classification, prescription requirement, import rules — is checked against an official source before publishing. If a data point cannot be confirmed, the guide states that the information is unavailable rather than estimating it.
3. Last reviewed date
Every guide displays the date it was last checked in its Official Classification Summary table. Medication classification can change, so we recommend confirming current rules directly with the relevant regulator before making a decision.
4. Editorial review
Every guide is reviewed before publishing. This project does not currently have a named medical, legal, or pharmacological expert on staff; guides are informational summaries of publicly available regulatory data, not professional advice.
5. Corrections
If you find outdated or inaccurate information, please let us know via the Contact page — we review and update guides based on verified corrections.