Words that change how an offer reads
- Peptide
Picture beads joined along a short thread. A peptide has tiny parts joined together in that way; proteins in the body use these same parts. Insulin belongs to this group.
FDA’s background on medicinesRecord date: September 26, 2026.
- Compounded preparation
A drug prepared to order by a physician, pharmacist or registered facility, rather than supplied as a finished product from its maker. FDA does not approve the resulting preparation.
FDA on preparing compounded medicinesRecord date: September 26, 2026.
- Telehealth
A consultation using a screen, phone or online exchange rather than sharing a room with the clinician.
Medical boards’ telehealth model policyRecord date: September 26, 2026.
- Prior authorization
A coverage approval requested from the insurer before a medicine is supplied through the plan.
CMS on the coverage approval processRecord date: September 26, 2026.
- National Drug Code
The number attached to a medicine’s entry in the FDA drug list. Neither the list entry nor the number gives the medicine FDA approval.
FDA’s drug code explanationRecord date: September 26, 2026.
- Adverse event
An unwanted experience reported during medicine use; the report alone does not show the medicine caused it.
FDA on interpreting medicine reportsRecord date: September 17, 2026.
Choose a record for the question you have
For a name or licence, use the Colorado lookup. For an approved product, read its FDA label. For a claim about compounding, read FDA’s explanation beside the product details. Keep the record’s purpose in view rather than counting how many links a page has.
Colorado’s licence lookupFDA’s compounding questionsAn FDA semaglutide labelAn official record can settle one point while leaving you unsure what care to choose. Bring that open question to the clinician who has assessed you.
A useful next question
Turn the reading into consultation questions