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Hives, itchy welts or bug bites

Hives, itchy welts or bug bites can be assessed by a BC pharmacist. People often notice itchy welts, bug bite, hives. A pharmacist may prescribe if appropriate.

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How it works

  1. Answer a few questions

    A short questionnaire, one question at a time. You can leave and come back.

  2. A licensed clinician reviews it

    A pharmacist or a BC-licensed doctor reviews your answers. Nothing is prescribed on this page.

  3. A licensed pharmacy can fill it

    If a prescription is appropriate, a licensed pharmacy in British Columbia can fill it.

Common symptoms

  • Itchy welts
  • Bug bite
  • Hives

Who can use this

This is for people in British Columbia. The youngest age in this assessment is 2. A parent or guardian is required under age 16.

When to see a doctor

Call 911 in an emergency. If symptoms feel life-threatening, call 911. If symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, see a doctor today. If you have fever with a spreading or painful rash, see a doctor today. If symptoms are more complicated than this assessment covers, see a doctor.

What a clinician can do

A pharmacist can assess hives or bug bites and may prescribe a cream or a tablet for itch if appropriate.

Cost

BC minor-ailment assessments are covered for eligible BC residents with a BC health card (MSP). PharmaCare and most private plans are billed directly. You approve any cost before you are charged.

Free delivery, usually 1–3 business days, with tracking

Questions

Who can use the Hives, itchy welts or bug bites assessment?
This is for people in British Columbia. The youngest age in this assessment is 2. A parent or guardian is required under age 16.
When should I see a doctor instead of using the Hives, itchy welts or bug bites page?
Call 911 in an emergency. If symptoms feel life-threatening, call 911. If symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly, see a doctor today. If you have fever with a spreading or painful rash, see a doctor today. If symptoms are more complicated than this assessment covers, see a doctor.
How does the Hives, itchy welts or bug bites request work?
1. Answer a few questions. A short questionnaire, one question at a time. You can leave and come back. 2. A licensed clinician reviews it. A pharmacist or a BC-licensed doctor reviews your answers. Nothing is prescribed on this page. 3. A licensed pharmacy can fill it. If a prescription is appropriate, a licensed pharmacy in British Columbia can fill it.
What does the Hives, itchy welts or bug bites assessment cost?
The cost is in the Cost section on this page.
Can a pharmacist prescribe for Hives, itchy welts or bug bites?
A pharmacist can assess hives or bug bites and may prescribe a cream or a tablet for itch if appropriate.
Where else can I go from the Hives, itchy welts or bug bites page?
You can move a prescription, request a refill, renew a prescription, see a BC doctor, open pharmacist care, or read about our pharmacies.

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