BC Smoking Cessation Program

Helps people stop using tobacco by assisting them with the cost of quit-smoking aids.

Talk to a pharmacist or doctor to decide if quit-smoking medications are suitable.

The program offers two options:

  • Non-prescription Nicotine Replacement Treatment (NRT): Visit a local pharmacist to discuss options. NRT is free and person doesn not have to be registered for Fair PharmaCare 
  • Smoking Cessation Prescription Drugs: See a doctor to discuss options.Subsidy available through Fair PharmaCare or other programs depending on income and situation.

Helpful 24/7 phone and online support / counselling is provides by the QuitNow program

Address / Contact Info

BC Ministry of Health

Web Links

This program was last updated on: 24 Apr 2024.