Cost Plus Drugs - Your Guide to Costs Plus Savings on Medication

Toby Rotman
24 Jan, 2026

Probiotics During Antibiotic Therapy: How to Reduce GI Side Effects

Probiotics can significantly reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea and bloating. Learn which strains work best, how to take them safely, and what to avoid to protect your gut during antibiotic therapy.

Toby Rotman
23 Jan, 2026

Familial Hypercholesterolemia: How Early Detection and Aggressive Treatment Save Lives

Familial hypercholesterolemia is a silent genetic killer that affects 1 in 250 people. Early detection through child screening and family testing, combined with aggressive treatment, can prevent heart attacks and save lives.

Toby Rotman
22 Jan, 2026

Desensitization Protocols for Medication Side Effects: When They’re Used

Desensitization protocols allow patients with severe drug allergies to safely receive life-saving medications like antibiotics or chemotherapy. Learn when this high-success-rate procedure is used, how it works, and who should avoid it.

Toby Rotman
21 Jan, 2026

Global Health Access: How Generics Are Changing Medicine in Low-Income Countries

Generics can cut medicine costs by 80%, yet millions in low-income countries still can't access them. This is why-broken supply chains, taxes, and lack of investment are blocking affordable drugs from reaching the people who need them most.

Toby Rotman
19 Jan, 2026

Biosimilar Approval: How the FDA Reviews Biologic Alternatives in 2026

The FDA's 2025 update to biosimilar approval rules removes routine clinical trials, cutting development time and costs. Learn how biosimilars differ from generics, how they're reviewed, and why this change could save billions.

Toby Rotman
17 Jan, 2026

Professional Liability and Generic Substitution: Reducing Risk for Pharmacists

Pharmacists face growing legal risks when substituting generic drugs, especially for narrow therapeutic index medications. Learn how state laws, federal preemption, and patient safety concerns shape liability-and what steps you can take today to protect yourself and your patients.

Toby Rotman
16 Jan, 2026

Evidence-Based Complementary Treatments for Medication Side Effects

Evidence-based complementary treatments like acupuncture, ginger, and mindfulness can help reduce medication side effects such as nausea, fatigue, and pain-without replacing prescribed drugs. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how to use them safely.

Toby Rotman
15 Jan, 2026

FeNO Testing: How Measuring Exhaled Nitric Oxide Improves Asthma Management

FeNO testing measures exhaled nitric oxide to detect airway inflammation in asthma. It helps confirm diagnosis, guide treatment, and predict flare-ups - offering objective data when symptoms aren’t enough.

Toby Rotman
13 Jan, 2026

Pharmacist Substitution Authority: Understanding Scope of Practice in the U.S.

Pharmacist substitution authority lets pharmacists swap or adjust prescriptions legally in many U.S. states. Learn how generic substitution, therapeutic interchange, and prescribing rights are expanding access to care-and what it means for you.

Toby Rotman
11 Jan, 2026

Generic vs Brand-Name Drugs: Key Differences Explained

Generic drugs save patients up to 85% on medication costs and are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions. Learn when generics work, when to be cautious, and how to make smart choices.