Yukon
Learn about programs in Yukon that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications.
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Programs that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications in Yukon
| Program | Eligibility details | Coverage details* |
|---|---|---|
| Quitpath | Enrolled in Quitpath commercial tobacco/ e-cigarette cessation program (doctor’s note required for those under 18) | 24 weeks per year of NRT |
| Yukon Social Assistance | 19+ and accessing Social Assistance | 24 weeks per year of bupropion and varenicline |
| Pharmacare and extended healthcare benefits | Yukon resident registered with the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan and 65+ or 60+ and married to a Yukon resident who is 65+ | Unlimited bupropion or varenicline |
Health professionals who can prescribe smoking cessation medications in Yukon
- Pharmacists
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
*NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) is generally available over the counter as a patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler or spray. Bupropion and varenicline are prescription medications. Costs of medications are fully covered unless otherwise specified.