TreatCompare is an independent healthcare price comparison platform. This policy describes how we maintain editorial independence, clinical accuracy, and transparency across all content published on the site.
Informational purpose
TreatCompare publishes healthcare pricing, access and provider-comparison information for consumer research. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, prescribing, treatment recommendations or insurance advice. Users should verify prices, eligibility, clinical suitability and coverage directly with providers, clinicians or insurers.
Independence
TreatCompare is editorially independent. No provider pays for inclusion on the site, and no provider pays for ranking, featured placement, or preferential positioning in comparison tables. All providers are ranked by price by default, with the lower-cost verified provider appearing first.
Ranking methodology
The default sort order for all comparison tables is price ascending (lower-cost first). Users can change the sort order using the filters provided. No provider can pay to influence their position in the default ranking.
Commercial relationships
TreatCompare may earn referral fees from some providers when users click through to their websites. This commercial relationship does not influence rankings, inclusion decisions, or editorial content. Providers that pay referral fees are ranked in exactly the same way as providers that do not.
Editorial content
Guide articles and editorial content published on TreatCompare are written independently. Content is reviewed for factual accuracy before publication. No provider reviews or approves editorial content before it is published. If we discover an error in published content, we correct it promptly and note the update date.
How data-led content is produced and reviewed
TreatCompare pages are produced from structured datasets, provider-published prices, official public sources and manual editorial review. Healthcare and financial decision pages are checked for source quality, limitations and clear caveats before publication. Where a clinician, GP or specialist has reviewed a page, that reviewer is shown on the page; we do not claim clinical review where it has not happened.
- Treatment pages are cross-referenced against NICE guidance, MHRA data, and NHS published information
- IVF eligibility tools reference published ICB commissioning policies from GOV.UK
- Medication pricing pages reference GPhC and MHRA regulatory data
- Side effects data is sourced from the MHRA Yellow Card scheme
- Success rate data is sourced from HFEA (UK) and ANZARD (Australia)
- Where clinical uncertainty exists, we state this clearly and advise users to consult a qualified healthcare professional
Public, estimated and provider-supplied data
| Data type | What it means | How users should treat it |
|---|---|---|
| Public data | Official datasets, regulator registers or published public records. | Useful for comparison, but may lag real-world changes. |
| Estimated data | Ranges or benchmarks created from comparable records and stated assumptions. | Use as a planning guide, not a quote. |
| Provider-supplied data | Information supplied by or published by a clinic, pharmacy, provider or network. | Verify directly before relying on it, because prices and inclusions can change. |
Data sources and verification
TreatCompare references the following external sources. Source freshness is monitored weekly.
- NICE — National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (treatment guidance, technology appraisals)
- HFEA — Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (UK fertility clinic data, success rates)
- MHRA — Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (medication safety, Yellow Card data)
- NHS England — RTT waiting times, commissioning data
- GOV.UK — ICB commissioning policies, regulatory registers
- GPhC — General Pharmaceutical Council (pharmacy registration verification)
- CQC — Care Quality Commission (healthcare service registration)
- GOC — General Optical Council (optical provider registration)
- GMC — General Medical Council (doctor registration and licence to practise)
- PBS — Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (Australian medication subsidies)
- TGA — Therapeutic Goods Administration (Australian medication regulation)
- ANZARD — Australian & New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database (fertility success rates)
- RTAC — Reproductive Technology Accreditation Committee (Australian fertility clinic accreditation)
- Medicare — Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule (rebate and gap data)
Corrections policy
If we publish incorrect information, we correct it within 24 hours of being notified. We note the correction date on the page and retain a record of what was changed. To report an error, contact hello@treatcompare.com.
Provider dispute process
If a provider believes their pricing or information is incorrect, they can submit a correction via the claim form on their provider page, or email data@treatcompare.com. We verify the correction against the provider's website and update within 2 business days.
User-submitted content
Patient reviews and user-submitted discount codes are moderated before they appear on the site. We verify that reviews relate to genuine experiences where possible and remove content that appears fraudulent, defamatory, or promotional in nature.
Contact
If you have concerns about our editorial practices, please contact us at hello@treatcompare.com.