New York State Smokers' Quitline
Course Introduction
Pharmacotherapy
Nicotine Patch Use
Nicotine Gum Use
Nicotine Lozenge Use
Nicotine Inhaler Use
Nicotine Nasal Spray Use
Bupropion HCl
Varenicline
Physician Information
The 5-A Model
Stages of Change
Motivating Change
5 R model
Evaluation and Credit
References
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Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy
(NRT) Patch gum, lozenges, inhalers, spray
Bupropion HCL
Varenicline
These have been shown in randomized clinical trials to approximately double success rates in adults. Each of the links below offers considerations for prescribing these medications. Note that not all patients have prescription drug coverage. Along with the Nicotine Patch and the Nicotine Gum, the Nicotine Lozenge is now available Over-The-Counter.