Should pharmacists be able to dispense nicotine vapes without a prescription?

April 18, 2024 by medicalxpress.com

Should pharmacists be able to dispense nicotine vapes without a prescription?

The Australian government is considering new regulations on vaping, addressing illegal sales and access issues. Research supports vaping as a smoking cessation tool, but obtaining nicotine vapes legally can be challenging due to prescription requirements. Options to improve access include allowing pharmacists to dispense nicotine vapes without a prescription. Some advocate for regulating vapes like tobacco, but health organizations have concerns. Pharmacists are capable of managing nicotine vape distribution responsibly, with potential benefits for access and cost.


April 16, 2024 by theconversation.com

Pharmacists should be able to dispense nicotine vapes without a prescription. Here’s why

The Australian government is considering vaping regulations to address illegal sales of nicotine-co…


13.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.6 million current smokers in Australia 15.20% of men are current smokers but only 10.90% of women.
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