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Smoking Cessation
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Some smokers need medication to help them quit smoking. If you’ve tried to quit before and had problems with nicotine withdrawal or cravings, you might want to consider medication.

    • Your Primary Care Provider (PCP):  Your PCP can provide counseling, advice on nicotine replacement and may prescribe medicine to help you quit. You may use the Occupational Health’s Quit Rx for up to 2 month’s prescription or over the counter stop smoking medicines, however, you will need to see an Occupational Health Clinician first, and take your prescription with you(call 936-0955). They will authorize a Vanderbilt Pharmacy to fill your prescription at no charge to you. Find a provider by calling 936-MYMD (6963).

     

    • The Occupational Health Clinic (OHC) Smoking Cessation program:
      • Individualized program with the Quit Rx option available.
      • Quit Rx is covered as a benefit.   Whether you see OHC or your PCP, you can obtain up to 2 months of specified medications, however, you will need to see an Occupational Health Clinician first, and take your prescription with you. They will authorize a Vanderbilt Pharmacy to fill your prescription at no charge to you. The program covers Chantix, nicotine patches and Zyban.
      • Call 936-0955 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

     

    • The Kim Dayani Center Smoking Cessation Program: an 8 week program including counseling and medication that is covered by benefits. This program is offered on-site  or  in your department (with four or more individuals).  To register call Barbara Forbes, M.S., A.P.N., G.N.P. at 322-4751 or email barbara.forbes@vanderbilt.edu

     

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