Saskatchewan
Learn about programs in Saskatchewan that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications.
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Programs that provide financial coverage of smoking cessation medications in Saskatchewan
| Program | Eligibility details | Coverage details* |
|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan Cancer Agency – Quit Smoking Program | People receiving cancer treatment through Saskatchewan Cancer Agency | Unlimited NRT (patch or lozenge) offered at the point of care |
| Supplementary Health Benefits; Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living Special Benefit Programs; and Palliative Care Drug Program | Approved for coverage under one of the programs | 12 weeks per year of bupropion or varenicline (Supplementary Health Benefits Plan 1: minimal cost) |
| Special Support Program; Income Supplements; Family Health Benefits; and Seniors’ Drug Plan | Covered under one of the programs | 12 weeks per year of bupropion or varenicline (at a reduced cost) |
Health professionals who can prescribe smoking cessation medications in Saskatchewan
- 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.