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 For any patient calling for these, I think we can say to them we will fill but also offer alternatives such as CostCo where can get:
-Generic Zyrtec - 365 for $15
+  - Generic Zyrtec - 365 for $15
-Generic Allegra - 180 for $35
+  - Generic Allegra - 180 for $35
-Brand name Nasacort - 4 bottles for $30
+  - Brand name Nasacort - 4 bottles for $30
-Brand name Sensimist - 3 bottles for $45
+  - Brand name Sensimist - 3 bottles for $45
-Generic Flonase - 5 bottles for $23
+  - Generic Flonase - 5 bottles for $23
-Brand name Astepro - 3 bottles for $40
+  - Brand name Astepro - 3 bottles for $40
-Brand name Pataday Extra Strength - 3 bottles for $30
+  - Brand name Pataday Extra Strength - 3 bottles for $30
+**Seasonal allergic rhinitis:**
+Zyrtec or Allegra - once to twice daily (Zyrtec twice daily - monitor for sedation)
+  * 6-11m: Zyrtec 2.5mL daily
+  * 12-23m: Zyrtec 2.5mL daily; max 5mL daily
+  * 2-5yo: Zyrtec 2.5 to 5mL daily; can do 5mL bid if needed
+  * 6+: Zyrtec 10ml or 10mg daily; can do 10mg bid if need
+Nasacort or Sensimist: 1 spray each side (2-5yo) or 2 sprays each side 6 and up
+Astepro: 1 spray each side twice daily
+Pataday: 1 drop each eye daily; can do twice daily if need