How to Check If a Pharmacy Has Outgro Pain Relief in Stock (Without Calling)

With Outgro Pain Relief no longer reliably stocked at major pharmacy chains, showing up at a store and hoping to find it is a gamble you'll often lose. Here's a smarter approach: use these tools to verify which pharmacies near you actually have Outgro — or an equivalent benzocaine product — before making a trip.

Why You Can't Rely on Major Chain Pharmacy Websites

Walgreens has discontinued Outgro Pain Relief entirely from its online platform and most stores. CVS and Rite Aid do not reliably stock it. The major chain websites will simply show it as unavailable or not list it at all. Checking these sites is a dead end.

Method 1: Use medfinder — The Most Reliable Option

medfinder is the most reliable method for checking pharmacy stock. You provide your medication name (Outgro Pain Relief or benzocaine topical) and your location, and medfinder calls pharmacies near you to ask directly whether they have it in stock. Results are texted to you.

This approach works because it contacts pharmacies by phone — the same way a real-time human inventory check works — rather than relying on website databases that may be out of date. It covers pharmacies of all types: major chains, regional grocers, and independent pharmacies.

Method 2: Check Instacart for Local Store Availability

Instacart aggregates real-time product availability from local store partners. Go to Instacart.com and search "Outgro benzocaine" with your location set. If a nearby store has it in stock, Instacart will show it and allow you to order for same-day delivery or curbside pickup. Not all stores are Instacart partners, but regional grocery chains often are.

Method 3: Search Amazon for Same-Day or Next-Day Delivery

Amazon is one of the more reliable sources for Outgro's online availability. Search Amazon for "Outgro benzocaine pain relief" and filter for Prime to find 1-2 day delivery options. Note that third-party sellers have variable pricing — compare the cost against buying a generic benzocaine 20% product at a local pharmacy.

Method 4: Call Regional Grocery Store Pharmacies

Regional grocery chains have been more likely to keep Outgro than national pharmacy chains. If you live near an Hy-Vee, Reasor's, or similar regional grocery store, call their pharmacy or health section and ask by product name and UPC (75137053110). A quick call saves a wasted trip.

Method 5: Use GoodRx or Drugs.com Price Comparison

GoodRx and Drugs.com both list Outgro Pain Relief and may show participating pharmacies near you that have it in stock. While these platforms are primarily used for prescription drug pricing, some OTC products are listed and show nearby prices. Use the Drugs.com price guide page for Outgro Pain Relief to see if any participating pharmacies near you list it.

What If None of These Methods Find Outgro Near You?

If you've exhausted the options above and still can't find Outgro, consider whether a therapeutic equivalent will meet your needs. Generic benzocaine 20% topical products are widely available at virtually all pharmacies and provide the same active ingredient at the same dose. If your need is specifically for ingrown toenail pain, Dr. Scholl's Ingrown Toenail Pain Reliever (sodium sulfide 1%) is an FDA-approved OTC option available at most major pharmacies.

Quick Reference Checklist

medfinder.com — calls pharmacies near you and texts results

Instacart — real-time local store inventory with delivery option

Amazon — 1-2 day shipping, check multiple sellers for best price

Regional grocery stores — call with UPC 75137053110

GoodRx / Drugs.com — check OTC availability at listed pharmacies

For a more complete guide with additional strategies, see: How to Find Outgro Pain Relief In Stock Near You (Tools + Tips)