How we source and review answers
Every answer on DirectAnswersRx is written from primary government and clinical sources, then reviewed by a named human editor before publication. This page describes the specific datasets and the editorial process behind that work.
Primary sources
- openFDA — the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's public API for approved drug labels, adverse event reports, and enforcement records. Used for indications, warnings, boxed warnings, and reported side effects. open.fda.gov
- CMS & Medicare.gov — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data for coverage, list-price disclosures, and program rules. cms.gov
- NIH / NLM — National Institutes of Health and MedlinePlus for clinical background and consumer-safe explanations. medlineplus.gov
- Congressional record and manufacturer disclosures — for pricing quotes and on-the-record statements, we cite the primary transcript or filing.
Editorial process
- Draft the answer from the primary source; every quotable claim gets an inline citation.
- Character-verify verbatim quotes twice against the .gov or manufacturer source before publication.
- Named review by Jason Burns, Editorial Steward.
- Publish atomically — page, JSON-LD, sitemap entry, and Markdown twin ship together.
Additive-only updates
When facts change we add clarifying context and a new "Last verified" date; we do not silently rewrite historical answers. Corrections that alter the meaning of a published answer are noted in a visible update line.
What we don't do
DirectAnswersRx is not a medical practice and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not sell medications. Some outbound links to telehealth services are affiliate links; that relationship never changes the sourcing or review process described above.