1-855-DEJELO-YA (335-3569)
- up to five coaching sessions by phone.
- unlimited calls to the PA Free Quitline as needed.
- educational materials on quitting tobacco use, and.
- free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for qualified callers (up to eight weeks of patches)
Do you need a prescription for the patch to quit smoking?
Nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges are the most common quit-smoking medicines, and you can buy them without a prescription (over-the-counter).
Does insurance cover nicotine patches?
Many healthcare plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as the nicotine patch, gum, inhaler, and spray. Other non-nicotine medications may also be covered by your healthcare plan.
What does 1800 quit now do?
1-800-QUIT-NOW is a toll-free number operated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that will connect you directly to your state’s tobacco quitline. The number serves as a national portal to link callers to their state quitline based on their area code.
How can I get free Nicorette lozenges?
Cost may be free or significantly reduced through insurance, health plans, and clinics. Some states offer free or low cost nicotine lozenges to eligible adults through 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
What’s better nicotine gum or patch?
Patches can provide a steady level of nicotine in the body to help lessen withdrawal, while the gum can be used to more quickly relieve cravings as they happen. If you have strong cravings while using the nicotine gum, make sure you are using a strong enough dose and that you are using the gum often enough.
How much does a nicotine patch cost?
The cost of nicotine replacement varies, but a month’s worth of nicotine patches goes for about $80.
Do the patches work for quitting smoking?
The nicotine patch is an FDA-approved medicine that can help people quit smoking. It can be used daily by itself to control withdrawal symptoms, or it may be used with nicotine gum or lozenge which are taken as needed for strong cravings.
