support under NLPDP
The Provincial Smoking Cessation Program assists eligible individuals under the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program (NLPDP) Access, Foundation and 65 Plus Plans by contributing to the cost of quit-smoking aids (prescription medications or nicotine replacement therapy).
To inquire about eligibility: please contact the Newfoundland and Labrador Prescription Drug Program: (Toll free) 1-888-859-3535
This information is also available at https://www.gov.nl.ca/hcs/healthyliving/tobaccocontrol/.
Program Summary for NLPDP Beneficiaries:
Speak to your doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist about smoking cessation treatments available. They will help you decide which option you may find most helpful. A prescription will be required to access coverage under this program.
Medication options covered under this program include:
- Varenicline (Champix)
- Bupropion (Zyban)
- Nicotine patch
- Nicotine gum
- Nicotine inhaler
- Nicotine lozenge
- Nicotine mouth spray (QuickMist)
When you bring your prescription to the pharmacy, show your NLPDP drug card to indicate your eligibility. Your portion of the payment will be reduced.
For Champix and Zyban: These medications are filled once per month. You will pay $6 per month.
For Nicotine Replacement Products: These products are provided every 14 days for up to 3 months. You will pay $3 every 14 days per product type.
You can receive up to 24 weeks of treatment within one year (365-day period). An additional 12 weeks is available through the special authorization process.
To help with managing cravings, you may access two smoking cessation therapies (for ex. nicotine patch plus a short-activing nicotine replacement product).