Quebec
Learn about programs in Quebec that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications.
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Programs that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications in Quebec
| Program | Eligibility details | Coverage details* |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan | People without a private insurance plan, seniors aged 65+ without a private insurance plan, and recipients of a financial assistance program | 12 weeks per year of NRT (maximum of 840 pieces of gum or lozenges), bupropion and varenicline (plus an additional 12 weeks of varenicline with authorization). Inhaler and spray are not covered |
Health professionals who can prescribe smoking cessation medications in Quebec
- Pharmacists
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Respiratory therapists
*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.