You must be over 18 to purchase Nicotine Gum or patches. Chantix and Zyban require a prescription from a medical provider. The Pharmacy accepts prescriptions from outside medical offices or you may see a ECU Student Health Service Provider by calling the apptointments (252) 328-6841 or online at https\\shs.ecu.edu  

Patches: Nicotine patches overall may be cheaper to use based upon a patients need but lack the hand to mouth aspect that some people find necessary to aid in cigarette replacement. Nicotine patches can become addictive, just like cigarettes, and patients should follow a set tapering schedule in order to avoid this.

If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day follow the below schedule.

If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day start with step 2 for 6 weeks then step 3 for 2 weeks then stop.

Gum: Nicotine gum overall may seem more costly based upon a patients need but does supply the hand to mouth aspect that some people find necessary to aid in cigarette replacement. Nicotine gum can become addictive, just like cigarettes, and patients should follow a set tapering schedule in order to avoid this aspect.

If you smoke less than 25 cigarettes a day use the 2mg gum.

If you smoke 25 or more cigarettes a day use the 4mg gum.

Chantix and Zyban: Chantix and Zyban are prescription products. Directions for use will be in accordance with instructions that you and your health care provider determine.