How PharmaGuide Works
A transparent, research-driven approach to supplement and medication awareness
PharmaGuide helps people understand how supplements and medications may interact by organizing existing scientific and regulatory information into a clear, accessible experience. We focus on education, transparency, and privacy — so users can make more informed decisions with their healthcare providers.
Four steps to understanding your supplements
Each step is designed to provide clarity without making clinical judgments.
Product Identification
Scan and identify supplements
Users begin by scanning a supplement barcode or searching by product name. PharmaGuide matches the product against its curated reference database using:
- Label recognition and ingredient matching
- Public manufacturer disclosures
- Standardized supplement naming conventions
This step establishes what the product is, not what it claims to do.
Quality & Composition Analysis
Understand what's inside the product
Each supplement is analyzed using research-based reference criteria — with a clear breakdown showing what drives each assessment:
- Ingredient transparency and labeling clarity
- Known bioavailability considerations
- Manufacturing disclosures and third-party testing claims
- Presence of ingredients flagged by regulatory or clinical sources
Interaction & Safety Review
Identify documented interactions
PharmaGuide cross-references ingredients against:
- Other supplements in the user's stack
- Common prescription medication classes, with expanding coverage
- Documented contraindications and interaction mechanisms
Only interactions supported by published research or authoritative sources are shown.
Educational Guidance & Reporting
Prepare for informed conversations
Users can:
- Review summaries of interaction mechanisms
- Explore cited research sources
- Generate shareable summaries to bring to healthcare appointments
What an Analysis Looks Like
Here's a real scenario PharmaGuide can evaluate
What You're Taking
- Rx Warfarin (blood thinner)
- Supp Fish Oil 3,000mg
- Supp Vitamin E 400 IU
- Supp Ginkgo Biloba
What PharmaGuide Flags
Combined effect on clotting. All three supplements may enhance anticoagulant activity. Recommend review with prescriber.
Sources: NIH ODS — Omega-3 · NIH ODS — Vitamin E
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Research & Review Process
Built by engineers. Verified by healthcare professionals.
Review focuses on information accuracy and clarity, not clinical decision-making.
Source Identification
FDA, NIH, peer-reviewed clinical literature
Ingredient Analysis
Systematic ingredient-level evaluation
Pharmacist Verification
Licensed pharmacist review
Clinical Advisory Review
Physician and clinical oversight
Ongoing Updates
Continuous monitoring as new research emerges
This process is designed to prioritize accuracy, traceability, and accountability.
Clinical Review Team
Privacy by Design
Your data stays yours
PharmaGuide is built with privacy as a foundational principle:
Users remain in control of their information at all times.
What PharmaGuide Doesn't Do
Supplement safety shouldn't be a mystery
Many supplement-related risks arise not from individual products, but from combinations. PharmaGuide exists to make interaction information easier to find, easier to understand, and easier to discuss — so users and clinicians can work from the same information.
Beta is rolling out in waves. Waitlist members get priority access.
Our data sources include: