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Cessation aids
- Can I use pharmacological aids such as nicotine patches, gum or lozenges, or even varenicline or bupropion pills during the Challenge?
- Do public and private drug insurance plans cover pharmacological aids to quit smoking?
Can I use pharmacological aids such as nicotine patches, gum or lozenges, or even varenicline or bupropion pills during the Challenge?
Of course! Using pharmacological aids is actually a very good idea since they can greatly improve your chances of success! And don’t worry, using one or another of these products will not affect the screening test.Do public and private drug insurance plans cover pharmacological aids to quit smoking?
Yes. The cost of most pharmacological aids, when prescribed by a physician, may be reimbursed by public or private insurance plans. Find out about this from your physician or pharmacist.Even though patches, gum, and lozenges are sold without a prescription, a physician must prescribe the treatment if you want to obtain reimbursement from an insurance plan.
