Pill Clarity
Formerly | VeganMed |
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| Industry | Healthcare |
| Founded 📆 | 2018 |
| Founder 👔 | Sachin A. Shah |
| Headquarters 🏙️ | , United States |
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Pill Clarity (formerly VeganMed) is a United States–based medical information service and marketplace that focuses on ingredient transparency in pharmaceuticals. The organization provides free information to patients and healthcare professionals about whether medications contain animal- or allergen-derived ingredients and advocates for clearer labeling of drug products. It is cited by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) as a central resource for identifying alpha-gal safe medication options for alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) patients.[1]
History
The organization was founded in 2018 as VeganMed by pharmacist and researcher Sachin A. Shah.[2] In 2023, it filed a Citizen Petition to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requesting mandatory disclosure of animal-derived ingredients on drug labels.[3][4]
In 2025, the company rebranded as Pill Clarity to reflect a broader mission encompassing both animal- and allergen-derived ingredient transparency, while continuing its work in patient safety and advocacy.[5]
Services and advocacy
Pill Clarity operates a medical information service that responds to inquiries from patients and healthcare providers regarding medication ingredients. It also runs an online marketplace featuring allergen- and animal-free over-the-counter health products.[6]
A major area of focus has been food allergen–derived excipients in medications, which may include ingredients from dairy, eggs, or other common allergens. The risks of hidden excipients have been documented in allergy and pharmacy journals, and highlighted in outlets such as Allergic Living, Healio, and The Washington Post.[7][8][9]
Pill Clarity provides educational support to allergy patients, including those with alpha-gal syndrome, and collaborates with healthcare providers, pharmacies, and professional organizations to improve safety and awareness.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Alpha-gal and Red Meat Allergy". AAAAI. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ↑ "Animal-derived ingredients in medicines can cause danger to human health, says VeganMed". USA Today. 21 August 2023.
- ↑ "Foley Files Citizen Petition with FDA on Behalf of VeganMed". Foley & Lardner LLP. July 2023.
- ↑ "VeganMed petitioning FDA to change drug labeling around products that have animal-derived ingredients". Markets Insider. August 2023.
- ↑ "Animal-free medication pharmacist VeganMed". VegNews. 2024.
- ↑ "Veg-friendly medications: a kinder world for the body, animal, and planet". IndiaWest. 7 January 2025.
- ↑ "Dr. Commins on Alpha-gal allergy: dairy to testing meat fumes". Allergic Living. 16 December 2024.
- ↑ "Animal-free medications need better labeling for patients with Alpha-gal Syndrome". Healio. 20 March 2025.
- ↑ Zaraska, Marta (19 January 2025). "Tick bites can trigger serious reactions to some medications". The Washington Post.
- ↑ "The overlooked cardiac implications of Alpha-gal Syndrome". American College of Cardiology. 1 July 2025.
- ↑ "Alpha-gal syndrome raising state, national awareness". WTAP News. 4 January 2025.
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