Last Updated: July 2026
Review Process
At WhatIsThisMed.com (WITM), we believe that trust is earned through transparency.
Every article published on our website follows a structured review process designed to ensure that the information is accurate, evidence-based, and easy to understand.
Our goal is simple:
Provide medication information that patients can trust while encouraging consultation with qualified healthcare professionals for personalized medical advice.
Our Six-Step Review Process
Every article published on WITM follows the same editorial workflow.
Step 1 — Topic Selection
We begin by identifying questions that real patients ask every day.
Topics are selected based on:
- Common medication questions
- Frequently searched health topics
- Drug safety concerns
- Medication side effects
- Drug interactions
- Patient education needs
Our focus is on answering practical questions that help patients better understand their medicines.
Step 2 — Evidence-Based Medical Research
Before writing begins, our editorial team reviews current medical evidence from trusted sources.
These include:
- FDA
- NIH
- MedlinePlus
- NHS
- NICE
- PubMed
- Cochrane Library
- Professional medical society guidelines
- Official prescribing information
Whenever possible, we prioritize high-quality clinical guidelines and peer-reviewed research over secondary sources.
Step 3 — Content Creation
Articles are written by healthcare professionals with patient education in mind.
Our goal is to make complex medical information:
- accurate;
- practical;
- easy to understand;
- free from unnecessary medical jargon.
Every article is structured to help readers quickly find the answers they need.
Step 4 — Pharmacy Review
Every medication-related article undergoes an independent pharmacy review.
Our pharmacy reviewers verify:
- Medication uses
- Dosage information
- Side effects
- Drug interactions
- Contraindications
- Warnings and precautions
- Patient counseling information
- Medication safety recommendations
The purpose of this review is to ensure pharmaceutical accuracy and consistency.
Step 5 — Medical Review
A licensed physician independently reviews every article.
Medical review focuses on:
- Clinical accuracy
- Patient safety
- Current standards of care
- Medical terminology
- Practical recommendations
- Warning signs requiring medical attention
This additional review helps ensure that articles reflect current clinical practice whenever possible.
Step 6 — Publication & Continuous Updates
Medicine evolves constantly.
For this reason, our work does not end after publication.
Articles are periodically reviewed and updated when significant new information becomes available.
Examples include:
- FDA Safety Communications
- New clinical guidelines
- Updated prescribing information
- Important drug safety alerts
- New scientific evidence
Visual Review Workflow
Every article follows this process:
Topic Selection
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Evidence-Based Research
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Article Writing
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Pharmacy Review
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Medical Review
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Publication
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Regular Updates
Our Quality Standards
Before publication, every article is evaluated for:
✓ Medical accuracy
✓ Evidence quality
✓ Medication safety
✓ Scientific references
✓ Readability
✓ Patient-friendly language
✓ Internal consistency
✓ Editorial quality
Who Reviews Our Content?
Medical Review
Dr. Tania Georgieva-Stoianova, MD
General Practitioner
25+ Years of Clinical Experience
Actively Practicing Physician
Pharmacy Review
Dimitar Georgiev Atanasov, MPharm
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Master Pharmacist
Medication Safety Educator
Gergana Krasimirova Atanasova, MPharm
Assistant Lecturer
Faculty of Pharmacy
University “Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov” – Burgas
Master Pharmacist
How We Keep Information Current
Healthcare information changes continuously.
We monitor updates from trusted organizations including:
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- European Medicines Agency (EMA)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- National Health Service (NHS)
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
- American Diabetes Association (ADA)
- American Heart Association (AHA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
When new evidence changes existing recommendations, we review and update the affected articles.
Our Commitment to Accuracy
Despite our rigorous review process, medicine is constantly evolving.
If you believe you have identified an error or outdated information, we welcome your feedback.
Our editorial team carefully investigates all credible correction requests and updates content when appropriate.
Transparency Matters
Every article on WhatIsThisMed.com clearly displays:
- Author
- Medical Reviewer
- Pharmacy Reviewer
- Publication Date
- Last Updated Date
We believe readers deserve to know who created the content and how it was reviewed.
Our Promise to Readers
At WhatIsThisMed.com, our mission extends beyond publishing medication guides.
We are committed to creating one of the most trusted educational resources for medication information by combining evidence-based research, physician review, pharmacy expertise, and clear patient-focused communication.
Our goal is to help readers understand their medications—not replace the advice of their healthcare professionals.