Editorial Policy

Effective Date: [DATE PLACEHOLDER] Last Reviewed: [DATE PLACEHOLDER]

Our Purpose

lidocainepatches.com exists to help consumers make informed choices among the over-the-counter lidocaine patch products available on Amazon.com. We do this by comparing products on factual criteria — active ingredient concentration, patch dimensions, number of patches per package, intended use as stated on the label, and price per patch — rather than by making medical claims or personal therapeutic recommendations.

This page explains how we choose which products to cover, how we write about them, and how we correct mistakes.

How Products Are Selected

We do not feature every lidocaine patch product on Amazon. Our selection process considers:

• Popularity and availability. We prioritize products that are consistently listed on Amazon and have a meaningful sales history, because those are the products consumers are most likely to encounter.
• Distinct formulations. Where multiple products share nearly identical active ingredient concentrations and formats, we may group or note the similarity rather than review each one separately.
• Category coverage. We try to represent different price tiers, patch sizes, and formulations (e.g., different lidocaine percentages, with or without additional active ingredients) so readers can make meaningful comparisons.

No manufacturer can pay to be included. No manufacturer can pay to be excluded. Inclusion is based solely on the criteria above.

Independence from Manufacturers

We do not accept:

• Free product samples from manufacturers, distributors, or public relations firms.
• Sponsored content, paid placements, or "native advertising" of any kind.
• Affiliate arrangements with any party other than Amazon Associates (see our Affiliate Disclosure for details of that arrangement).
• Gifts, travel, or any other consideration that could influence our coverage.

Our only revenue source is the Amazon Associates Program. Amazon pays us a commission when a reader clicks one of our links and makes a purchase. That financial relationship is with Amazon, not with individual product manufacturers, and it does not give any manufacturer influence over our rankings or descriptions.

How We Write About Products

All product descriptions on this site are based on:

• The product's publicly available Amazon listing (title, product description, bullet points, specifications).
• The manufacturer's product label as shown in listing images or on the manufacturer's website.
• Authoritative public health resources such as the FDA, NIH/MedlinePlus, and the product's Directions for Use section.

We do not add medical claims, therapeutic claims, or efficacy claims beyond what appears on the product's own label. We do not state or imply that any product treats, cures, or prevents any medical condition. If a manufacturer's label says "temporarily relieves minor pain," we may quote or paraphrase that language; we do not characterize it further.

Currency and Review Schedule

Every guide and comparison article carries a "Last Updated" date visible near the top of the page. We review our most-visited content at least quarterly to catch changes in product availability, pricing, formulation, and labeling. We review less-visited content at least annually.

Because Amazon product listings and manufacturer formulations can change without notice, we cannot guarantee real-time accuracy. We encourage readers to verify current product details on Amazon.com before purchasing.

Author Bylines

Content on this site may be attributed to a named contributor or published without a byline. Where a byline appears, it reflects the primary author of that piece. No contributor has a financial relationship with any product manufacturer featured on this site. Contributors are not compensated by manufacturers and do not receive product samples.

How to Suggest a Product or Correction

We welcome reader input.

Product suggestions. If you believe a product deserves coverage that we have not included, email us at [CONTACT_EMAIL] with the Amazon listing URL and a brief explanation of why it offers something distinct from the products we currently cover.

Factual corrections. If you believe a product specification, ingredient, or other factual claim on this site is incorrect, please email [CONTACT_EMAIL] with the specific page, the claim in question, and the source you believe contradicts it. We take correction requests seriously.

Corrections Policy

When a substantive factual error is identified and confirmed:

1. We correct the text promptly, typically within five business days of confirmation. 2. We update the "Last Updated" date on the affected page. 3. For significant errors, we may add a brief correction note at the bottom of the affected article explaining what changed and when.

We do not delete articles to conceal prior errors. We do not alter the historical record without notation.

This document is generic boilerplate, not legal advice. Have a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction review before publishing.