Manitoba
Learn about programs in Manitoba that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications.
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Programs that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications in Manitoba
| Program | Eligibility details | Coverage details* |
|---|---|---|
| CancerCare Manitoba Quit Smoking Program | Available to people with cancer, family members and staff | Unlimited NRT, bupropion and varenicline offered at the point of care |
| Manitoba Tobacco Quit Card and Counselling Program | Patients of participating clinics who have low income | Up to $300 of NRT in a six-month period |
| Quit Smoking with your Manitoba Pharmacist | Participants must be 18+ | Up to $100 of NRT |
| Manitoba Pharmacare Program | Covered by the program | 12 weeks per year of bupropion or varenicline (with deductible) |
| Manitoba Employment and Income Assistance Program | Recipients of the program | 12 weeks per year of bupropion or varenicline |
Health professionals who can prescribe smoking cessation medications in Manitoba
- Pharmacists (cannot prescribe bupropion)
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Dentists
*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.