Recommend Nicotine Replacement Therapy
802Quits offers FREE quit medications and cessation support by phone, online, or quit workshops. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), including free patches, gum, and lozenges, is available to adults 18+ and is recommended off-label for youth under 18 years old who are moderately or severely addicted to nicotine and motivated to quit.
If you would like your patient to receive NRT and they have any of the following contraindications: heart disease or conditions; uncontrolled high blood pressure, stroke, or heart attack in the last 12 months; or is pregnant or breastfeeding, we recommend you print and sign the Authorization to Disclose Health Information form and fax with the referral form to start the process.
- PATCHES: Place on the skin. Ideal for long-lasting craving relief. Gradually releases nicotine into the bloodstream.
- GUM: Chew to release nicotine. Helpful way to reduce cravings. Allows users to control their dosage.
- LOZENGES: Placed in the mouth like hard candy. Offers the same benefits of gum without chewing.
Combined prescribing of long-acting (patch) and faster-acting (gum or lozenge) nicotine replacement therapy is encouraged for greater likelihood of quitting. If your patient wants to quit with nicotine patches and gum or lozenges, there are 3 options for how to get them, how much they will get and what it costs:
- Refer them to sign up with 802Quits and get up to 8 weeks of FREE patches PLUS gum or lozenges (or up to 16 weeks when using only patches, gum OR lozenges).
- For patients with Medicaid and a prescription, they can receive the following at no cost:
- Unlimited preferred quit medications, including gum, patches and Nicorette® lozenges.
- Up to 16 weeks of non-preferred patches AND gum or lozenges, including Nicoderm® patch, Nicorette® gum, nicotine lozenges, Nicotrol® inhaler and Nicotrol® nasal spray.
- If your patient has other medical insurance, they may have access to free or discounted NRT with a prescription.
In Vermont, Medicaid members qualify for tobacco cessation as a preventive service.
Medicaid and BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont provide benefits for NRT to help those under 18 quit tobacco and vaping use. Check to see if your patients are eligible for free nicotine replacement therapy via 802Quits or their insurance. Review this chart with your patient on nicotine replacement therapy by program.
Refer Your Patient
If your patient is ready to get started, you can:
Or, you can send a referral electronically during the appointment.
Medicaid members and uninsured Vermonters who want to quit tobacco can now earn up to $150 by enrolling in 802Quits.
Order Support Materials
Order free support materials to support your patients on their quit journey. Materials developed with help from Vermont providers and endorsed by practices.