TY - JOUR T1 - Subsidised nicotine replacement therapy JF - Tobacco Control JO - Tob Control SP - 238 LP - 239 DO - 10.1136/tc.12.2.238-a VL - 12 IS - 2 AU - M Grigg AU - H Glasgow Y1 - 2003/06/01 UR - http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/12/2/238.2.abstract N2 - Miller et al present results from a workplace based smoking cessation study where 39% of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) vouchers were redeemed for NRT patches for half the recommended retail price (RRP $US170, subsidised to US$85).1 However, the authors conclude that cost may not be a barrier to accessing NRT. The New Zealand experience shows that heavily subsidised NRT (92%) provided through an existing Quitline service considerably enhances access to NRT for smokers.A nationwide programme to provide subsidised NRT was implemented from November 2000 through the New Zealand Quitline, a free telephone service for people wanting to quit smoking. Long term cessation rates have been found … ER -