CANADIAN PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED FROM CANADA* BY

Pharmawest Pharmacy
Unit #101 20560 56th Ave
Langley, BC, Canada
V3A 3Y8

Pharmacy License Number: 18978

(*Not all prescriptions dispensed by Pharmawest.)

CANADIAN PHARMACY MANAGER

A. Bhangu

LICENSING BODY

College of Pharmacists
of British Columbia

If you should have any questions or concerns, you may contact the College.

The College is located at:
200-1765 West 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC, V6J 5C6

Stay Informed


EMLA Patch – Convenient Dosing

EMLA in a cream form may be what some people prefer using, but there is an EMLA patch that has the same ingredients that block out pain. The two active ingredients in the patch are lidocaine and prilocaine. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product. In Canada, the EMLA Patch is a prescription item that you can use after a medical procedure such as skin grafts or mole removals. You can choose either the EMLA patch or the EMLA cream. However, there are some things to keep in mind before you use the EMLA patch. If you want to buy this patch in the U.S., you will need a prescription, and it may be expensive. However, if you buy the EMLA patch at a Canada pharmacy online portal such as NorthWestPharmacy.com, you still need a prescription, but our prices are significantly lower than your local U.S. pharmacy.

The EMLA patch is for people who just want to quickly apply it to the body since it is much more convenient than having to rub in a cream. The cream is also a great option since it covers more space on the body compared to the patch, but it is messier to use since it can get on clothing and possibly stain. If you have scratches or open sores, avoid EMLA cream products as it is more readily absorbed into open skin which can lead to overdose. In such cases, a patch might be more suitable, depending on the area of skin. You should note that there is also a risk of overdose with the patch form. You should take care not to put the EMLA patch on broken skin. Mild side effects of the EMLA product can include redness, burning at the application site, or skin discoloration is normal and most patients do not find the symptoms bothersome. However, if you experience dizziness, facial swelling, severe redness or swelling in or around where the patch or cream was applied, or have difficulty breathing, remove the patch immediately or stop using the cream, and contact emergency medical services. There are certain patients for whom the EMLA patch is not recommended. If you have or have had liver problems, if you are nursing, or if you have had prior reactions to topical anaesthetics, lidocaine, or prilocaine, you should avoid using this patch.

The EMLA patch can be bought from a Canadian pharmacy online. Talk to a pharmacist before ordering to learn about drug interactions, side effects, or pre-existing conditions which might make the use of an EMLA patch impractical or dangerous. You can buy this patch at a discount from NorthWestPharmacy.com. We sell medications at discount prices but never compromise on patient safety. Our licensed Canadian pharmacy obtains all prescription and OTC products from reputable and licensed suppliers to ensure complete product authenticity. Buy the EMLA patch today from NorthWestPharmacy.com.