Nunavut
Learn about programs in Nunavut that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications.
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Programs that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications in Nunavut
| Program | Eligibility details | Coverage details* |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Health Benefits | Residents not covered or not fully covered by Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) or another benefit program, and meet specific criteria | NIHB program coverage limits used: 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 Nunavut
- 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.