If you want to talk to a Quit Advisor about quitting, call the Quitline on 0800 778 778. Check our opening hours.

Most Advisors are ex-smokers and can offer advice, support, resources and low cost nicotine patches, gum and lozenges.

Nicotine patches, gum and lozenges

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. Withdrawal symptoms are reduced but you will still need to develop lifestyle strategies to become a non-smoker. Getting extra support and reading quit resources also helps your chances of successfully quitting.

Using patches, gum and lozenges has not been shown to cause cancer or heart disease and these products are much safer than smoking.

Patches, gum and lozenges are available through the Quitline for $5-10 a month or you can order patches and/or gum online. ( $10-20 for eight-weeks supply.) The usual programme is eight weeks for New Zealand residents. These products may not be suitable for people with some medical conditions, and pregnant women will need to consult their lead maternity carer before using patches, gum and lozenges.

Note: It is important to keep the patches whole and not to cut them. Download/View Quit Infosheets on patches, gum and lozenges.