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What can I ask before I agree?
You can take your time with an explanation. Ask for the names, the reasons, the limits, and the bill.
The US drug review agency is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Compare a broad answer with a specific one
A broad answer
An answer about healing can leave your question open. Ask what is meant and what would be measured.
A specific answer to request
The exact treatment name, the reason it is being considered, the evidence for that use, and a plan for reviewing the result.
Ask about the proposed medicine
- What is its exact name, and is it a pill, injection, or something else?
- What evidence supports using it for my concern?
- Is it a finished medicine or one made to order?
- What other options are worth discussing?
Ask who makes it and who answers you
A compounder is the pharmacist, doctor, or place that makes a medicine to order.
Some places make batches of medicines and register with FDA; registration does not mean their medicines are approved.
FDA guidance notes that online-service users may be unaware of who compounded their medicine.
- What is the name of the person or place making it?
- Which pharmacy would supply it?
- Whom can I contact with a question once the visit ends?
- What happens if I want to reconsider?
Ask for the cost in writing
- What does the payment include?
- Is the medicine charged separately?
- What terms apply once the introductory offer ends?
- How do I stop repeat charges, and what are the refund terms?