Encouraging People to Quit Smoking Since 2006

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Cost Comparison of Currently Available Smoking-Cessation Therapies

DrugCost ($)/30-Day SupplyaAvailability Status
Varenicline106.99Prescription
Bupropion69.98Prescription
Nicotine patch120Nonprescription
Nicotine gum46.61-50.43 (108 pieces)Nonprescription
Nicotine nasal spray99.97 (3 bottles)Prescription
Nicotine inhaler136.99Prescription
Nicotine lozenge56.99 (108 pieces)Nonprescription

aPrices obtained from www.drugstore.com in November 2006.


Chantix (varenicline) is the third most expensive treatment. Considering that Chantix is recommended for at least 12weeks and that it usually takes several attempts to quit smoking it may be more cost effective to try less expensive treatment first.

[Am J Health-Syst Pharm. 2007;64(13):1381-1384. ©2007 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists]

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