Nicotine patches, gum and lozenges
It's never been cheaper to quit. Get nicotine patches, gum or lozenges for $3.
Using nicotine patches, gum and lozenges for eight weeks can double your chances of quitting.
Patches, gum and lozenges work by replacing some of the nicotine you usually get from cigarettes. They will reduce your withdrawal symptoms. Nicotine is the addictive part of tobacco, but it is not the poisonous part.
It is the other chemicals in cigarettes that cause damage to smoker's health. Using patches, gum and lozenges is much safer than smoking - serious side effects are uncommon.
You can use as much nicotine replacement as you need to take away cravings – but it's still good to think about how to beat your habits and emotions associated with smoking addiction.
Some medical conditions require specialist advice on using nicotine patches, gum and lozenges. If any of the following applies to you, please call the Quitline:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are a diabetic on insulin
- You are taking medication for a mental health condition
- You weigh less than 45 kilos (7 stone)
- You have had a heart attack, stroke or severe angina in the last two weeks.
Otherwise, you can order subsidised nicotine patches, gum and lozenges online. An 8 week supply of one of these products costs around $3. Without the subsidy an 8 week supply of these products could cost you over $200. To get your subsidised nicotine products you first need to register.
How do you use patches, gum and lozenges correctly?
Watch these videos to find out.
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