Smoking cessation products are now available for pharmacy order on Canview. Log in to learn more.
Nicotine vaping products offer a harm-reduction approach that can help patients quit smoking or manage nicotine dependency.¹
Whether as part of a smoking cessation plan or as ongoing support to reduce nicotine intake, nicotine vaping products – paired with behavioural interventions – offer a flexible option for patients on their journey to better health.
Starting 1 October 2024, changes to nicotine vaping product regulations will allow pharmacists to dispense vapes with a nicotine concentration of 20mg/ml or less without a prescription, provided they deem it clinically appropriate.
However, patients under 18 years old* and all patients that require therapeutic vapes with higher nicotine concentrations will still require a prescription from a prescriber.
For those patients needing stronger concentrations or other nicotine formulations, prescribers will remain critical in providing access through proper consultation and assessment.
*Some jurisdictions prohibit the dispensing of any vape to anyone under 18 years old.
Canview’s carefully curated Nicotine vaping product guidelines equip you to prescribe with confidence.
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Prescribers may experience a significant increase in patients seeking prescriptions for therapeutic smoking cessation products. With the removal of administrative barriers and a greater emphasis on access to smoking cessation aids, patients may be more likely to seek assistance from healthcare professionals for smoking cessation.
Prescribers can expect to play a more active role in prescribing these treatments as part of comprehensive smoking cessation strategies.
With product standards continuing to be strengthened into the latter part of 2024, healthcare professionals can stay informed about ongoing regulatory changes in the smoking cessation landscape by accessing resources provided by relevant regulatory bodies, such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, the Canview Education Hub has a wide variety of resources available.
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1. RACGP. Supporting smoking cessation: A guide for health professionals. Chapter 2: Pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation. Available at: https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/supporting-smoking-cessation/pharmacotherapy-for-smoking-cessation#:~=Recommendation%2015%20%E2%80%93%20For%20people%20who,recommend%20along%20with%20behavioural%20support. Accessed 23/09/204.
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