How We Build Our Medication Safety Content
Where our medication information comes from, how often it's refreshed, and the limits you should keep in mind when reading it.
Our Data Sources
FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL)
Official drug labels — indications, warnings, contraindications, and boxed warnings — as submitted to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)
Voluntary reports of side effects. We surface the most frequently reported reactions; a report does not prove the drug caused the effect.
FDA Enforcement / Recalls
Publicly posted drug recalls, including classification (Class I–III), reason, and the recalling firm.
Curated interaction & food-interaction references
Drug–drug and food–drug interaction summaries compiled from public clinical references and reviewed for plain-language accuracy.
When Data Was Last Refreshed
| Source | Status | Records | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|
| interactions | success | 195 | Jul 4, 2026 |
| rxnorm-labels | success | 195 | Jul 4, 2026 |
| openfda-recalls | success | 195 | Jul 4, 2026 |
| openfda-adverse-events | success | 195 | Jul 4, 2026 |
| curated-pbm-regulations | success | 51 | Jul 4, 2026 |
| curated-patient-assistance | success | 17 | Jul 4, 2026 |
| curated-food-interactions | success | 15 | Jul 4, 2026 |
Limits of This Information
- Our pages summarize public data and may lag behind the newest label changes, approvals, or recalls.
- Adverse-event counts reflect what people reported, not confirmed cause-and-effect, and are influenced by how widely a drug is used.
- We cannot account for your personal health history. Only a licensed clinician who knows your situation can give you medical advice.
Read our editorial standards for how content is written, reviewed, and corrected.
This information is educational — not medical advice.
This page is provided for general educational purposes and summarizes publicly available data from sources such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. It is not a substitute for the judgment of a licensed clinician and should not be used to start, stop, or change any medication. It may be incomplete or out of date, and individual circumstances vary. Always talk with your prescriber or pharmacist about your specific medications and health conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911.