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Written by Dr. Parmis Mojarab, DO·Published July 12, 2026·Last reviewed August 4, 2026·Methodology v1.0
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Source standards

The hierarchy of sources we rely on, and what we will not cite.

Source hierarchy

Source tiers
TierSources
Tier 1 — primaryFDA labels and guidance, NIH, ClinicalTrials.gov, peer-reviewed trials, state pharmacy boards, CMS/NPI records
Tier 2 — synthesisProfessional medical societies, systematic reviews, academic medical centers
Tier 3 — provider recordsProvider websites, terms, pharmacy disclosures, direct correspondence
Tier 4 — user signalsConsumer reviews and forums — used only for service-quality patterns, never clinical proof

What we will not cite

We do not cite competitor blogs for clinical claims, research-chemical sellers, or marketing copy presented as evidence. We do not link to sources that facilitate unlawful purchase of unapproved drugs.

How the dates on this page work. Manufacturer self-pay prices — NovoCare and LillyDirect — were re-read on the manufacturers’ own published price guides on 4 August 2026. Figures captured from third-party provider websites carry the date we read that provider’s page, which may be earlier; where it is, the row says so. We do not restamp a figure we have not re-read.