Last Updated: July 2026
Corrections Policy
At WhatIsThisMed.com (WITM), accuracy, transparency, and trust are at the core of everything we publish.
Medicine is constantly evolving. New clinical studies, updated treatment guidelines, regulatory safety communications, and prescribing information may change over time. For this reason, we are committed to reviewing and correcting our content whenever necessary.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Every article published on WhatIsThisMed.com undergoes a structured editorial, pharmacy, and medical review before publication.
Despite this rigorous process, we recognize that errors can occasionally occur or that new scientific evidence may become available after an article has been published.
When this happens, we act promptly to review and update the information.
When We Update Articles
Articles may be updated for a variety of reasons, including:
- Newly published clinical research
- Updated medical guidelines
- FDA or EMA safety communications
- Changes to prescribing information
- Newly identified medication side effects
- Improved explanations or clarity
- Typographical or factual corrections
Our goal is to ensure that readers always have access to the most accurate and up-to-date educational information possible.
How We Handle Reported Errors
If a reader identifies information that may be inaccurate or outdated, our editorial team follows a structured review process.
Step 1 — Review
The reported issue is evaluated by our editorial team.
Step 2 — Evidence Verification
Relevant medical literature, prescribing information, and clinical guidelines are reviewed to determine whether an update is required.
Step 3 — Pharmacy Review
If the issue involves medication information, it is reviewed by our pharmacy team.
Step 4 — Medical Review
When appropriate, a licensed physician reviews the updated content before publication.
Step 5 — Publication of Corrections
If a correction is necessary, the article is updated and the “Last Updated” date is revised.
For significant corrections, we may also add an editorial note explaining what was changed.
Types of Corrections
We distinguish between several types of updates.
Minor Corrections
These include:
- spelling mistakes;
- grammar improvements;
- formatting issues;
- broken links;
- minor wording changes that do not affect the medical meaning.
These updates may be made without a formal correction notice.
Major Corrections
Major corrections involve changes that may affect a reader’s understanding of a medication or medical condition.
Examples include:
- incorrect dosage information;
- inaccurate safety information;
- outdated treatment recommendations;
- incorrect descriptions of side effects;
- inaccurate interaction information.
These updates receive additional editorial review before publication.
Reader Feedback
We welcome constructive feedback from our readers.
If you believe that an article contains:
- inaccurate information;
- outdated medical content;
- broken references;
- unclear explanations;
- missing safety information;
we encourage you to contact our editorial team.
Every credible report is reviewed carefully.
Our Editorial Integrity
Corrections are made solely to improve the accuracy and quality of our educational content.
We do not modify articles in response to commercial interests, advertisers, affiliate partners, or product manufacturers.
Our editorial decisions remain independent and evidence-based.
Transparency
Whenever practical, significant updates include:
- Updated publication date
- Revised medical information
- Updated references
- Additional scientific evidence
- New safety recommendations
Our readers deserve to know when important information has changed.
Contact the Editorial Team
If you believe you have identified an error, please contact us through our Contact Us page.
When reporting an issue, including the following information can help us investigate more efficiently:
- Article title
- URL
- Description of the issue
- Supporting evidence (if available)
We appreciate readers who help us improve the quality and accuracy of our content.
Our Promise
At WhatIsThisMed.com, we believe that trust is built through honesty, transparency, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
We are dedicated to maintaining one of the highest editorial standards for medication education by reviewing, updating, and correcting our content whenever new evidence or verified information becomes available.