Editorial policy
The rules that protect the accuracy, independence and usefulness of our work.
Last updated · 8 September 2026
Publisher details
Northstar Ridge Ltd
Company number: 17274747
Hillfoot, Formby Lane, Aughton, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HG
Independence
Editorial conclusions belong to the MedsCompass editorial team. Manufacturers, retailers and commercial partners do not receive approval rights over scores, rankings, verdicts or critical findings.
Evidence and testing
We distinguish bench measurements, extended-use observations, published research, regulatory information and manufacturer claims. Each source has limits, and those limits should be made clear rather than blended into false certainty.
Product selection
Devices may be selected because readers are searching for them, because they represent a category leader or because a claim deserves scrutiny. Selection is not an endorsement.
Conflicts and review
Contributors should disclose relevant financial or professional conflicts. Medical or technical review is used where it materially improves accuracy, but reviewers do not replace the reader’s own healthcare professional.
Updates
Important safety information, specification changes and stronger evidence can change a verdict. Substantive updates are dated and material errors are handled under our corrections policy.