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 Allegra - 180 for $35
Brand name Nasacort - 4 bottles for $30
Brand name Sensimist - 3 bottles for $45
Generic Flonase - 5 bottles for $23
Brand name Astepro - 3 bottles for $40
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