Public Health - Smoking Cessation Program

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Health and Wellness
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Service Description

Helps residents who want to stop smoking or using other tobacco products by covering 100% of the cost of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products and specific smoking cessation prescription drugs. There are two options for treatment, available once a year for 6-18 weeks of treatment:
  • Option 1: Non-Prescription Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products such as patches, gum, lozenges, or inhaler
  • Option 2: Approved prescription medication (Zyban or Champix)

Information

Eligibility:
Eligibility criteria:
-PEI residents ages 19 years and over who want to quit smoking
-Applicants must have exhausted all private health insurance options first
-Participants can access the program once per year
-Children ages 18 years and under who wish to quit smoking can contact their local Primary Care Network Office to determine treatment options
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Contact nearest Primary Care Network Office to book an appointment with a nurse
Documents Required:
PEI Health Card
Program Hours:
Contact your local Primary Care Network Centre to book an appointment with a nurse
Program Email:
quitsmoking@gov.pe.ca
Program Phone Numbers:
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/health-and-wellness/quit-s(...)
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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