New Brunswick
Learn about programs in New Brunswick that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications.
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Programs that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications in New Brunswick
| Program | Eligibility details | Coverage details* |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial quit smoking medication coverage for oncology patients | People accessing care in oncology clinics with smoking cessation programming in place | Unlimited NRT and 24 weeks of bupropion and varenicline, offered at the point of care |
| New Brunswick Drug Plans: New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program and New Brunswick Drug Plan | New Brunswick residents 18+ and qualify for the plan | 168 nicotine patches and 960 pieces of gum or lozenges per year (additional nicotine patches may be available for patients accessing Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation sites); or 24 weeks per year of varenicline or 12 weeks per year of bupropion (special authorization can cover an additional 12 weeks per year of bupropion)
Co-payment may be required depending on income or the plan in which they are enrolled |
Health professionals who can prescribe smoking cessation medications in New Brunswick
- 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.