March 29, 2024

B.C. to give smokers free nicotine drugs to help them kick the habit

When it comes to butting out, the B.C. government is leaving smokers with no excuses. Premier Christy Clark says that starting this Friday, nicotine replacement therapies such as patches or gum will be available for free, while Pharmacare will cover prescription drugs to help smokers kick the habit. To get the free drugs, participants must call … [Read more...]