BC Smoking Cessation Program

Helps eligible BC residents stop smoking or using other tobacco products, by covering the cost of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products or some of the cost of specific smoking cessation prescription drugs.

Prescription smoking cessation drugs are covered as benefits under PharmaCare. Non-prescription nicotine replacement therapy products are provided at no cost.

Agency

Ministry of Health

BC Smoking Cessation Program - Virtual

Toll Free Line: 1-800-663-7100

- PharmaCare

Application Process

Sign up for the BC Smoking Cessation Program at your local community pharmacy. See website for further information and resources.

Eligibility

Open

Valid, active MSP coverage required. See website for detailed eligibility information.

Main Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=8CC17D1F894140748D740853F361D798

Information Website: https://quitnow.ca/

Service delivery

Virtual

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