Canada
Learn about federal programs that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications.
View the map of publicly funded programs across Canada that cover smoking cessation medications.
Programs that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications in Canada
| Program | Eligibility details | Coverage details* |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program – Indigenous Services Canada | First Nations and Inuit registered with program | Up to 252 nicotine patches per year; 12 weeks per year of NRT (gum, lozenge and inhaler, or spray); and 24 weeks per year of bupropion and varenicline |
Health professionals who can prescribe smoking cessation medications in Canada
- See each province and territory for professionals who can prescribe
*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.