Offering free NRT through a tobacco quitline : impact on utilisation and quit rates

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This study examined the impact on quitline utilization and cessation outcomes of adding free nicotine patches to the existing Ohio quitline program offerings. Offering free NRT can have a significant impact on quitline utilization and smoking cessation rates.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/tc.2007.019919

Comment: NRT can increase quit rates, but can be cost-prohibitive to users. Providing free NRT is a step in the right direction for reducing smoking prevalence.