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Smoking cessation - Management
Nicotine patches: 16-hour release (less preferred)

Age from 12 years onwards
Nicorette patches: 15mg/16hrs
Nicorette 15mg patches
Apply one patch each morning and remove about 16 hours later before going to bed. Reapply a new patch the next morning.
Supply 14 patches.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £18.14
OTC cost: £31.98
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Apply the patch on waking to dry, non-hairy skin on the hip, chest, or upper arm. Remove after approximately 16 hours and apply the next patch in a different area. Follow the directions you have been given carefully and please ask your doctor, pharmacist, or practice nurse if you are unsure.
Nicorette patches: 10mg/16hrs
Nicorette 10mg patches
Apply one patch each morning and remove about 16 hours later before going to bed. Reapply a new patch the next morning.
Supply 14 patches.
Age: from 12 years onwards
NHS cost: £18.14
OTC cost: £31.98
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Apply the patch on waking to dry, non-hairy skin on the hip, chest, or upper arm. Remove after approximately 16 hours and apply the next patch in a different area. Follow the directions you have been given carefully and please ask your doctor, pharmacist, or practice nurse if you are unsure.

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