Cridge Pharmacy

Cridge Pharmacy pharmacists can assess and prescribe for insect bites in BC. 

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This service is available on a walk-in basis at all Cridge Pharmacies (see locations and hours here).

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Medications available for pharmacist prescribing:

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• Rupatadine (Rupall)

• Bilastine (Blexten) • Hydroxyzine

• Chlorpheniramine (generics)*

• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl Preparations, generics)*

• Cetirizine (Reactine, generics)*

• Desloratadine (Aerius, generics)*

• Fexofenadine (Allegra)*

• Loratadine (Claritin, generics)*

• Zinc Oxide Cream/Paste (Zincofax, generics)*

• Menthol Or Camphor-containing Salves (Rub A-535, others)*

• Emollients (E.g. Unscented Moisture Creams Or White Petrolatum)*

• Desonide 0.05% (generics)

• Hydrocortisone 0.5%, 1% (Cortate, generics)*