Prince Edward Island
Learn about programs in Prince Edward Island that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications.
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Programs that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications in Prince Edward Island
| Program | Eligibility details | Coverage details* |
|---|---|---|
| PEI Cancer Treatment Centre – Tobacco Cessation and Relapse Prevention Program | Available to people with cancer | Unlimited NRT (patch and gum, lozenge, inhaler or spray) offered at the point of care for the duration of cancer treatment |
| PEI Smoking Cessation Program | Resident of PEI and enrolled in program | 6-18 weeks per year of NRT, bupropion or varenicline |
Health professionals who can prescribe smoking cessation medications in Prince Edward Island
- Pharmacists
- 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.