Prescription of tobacco cessation aids refers to a pharmacist’s authority to prescribe tobacco, smoking or nicotine cessation aids without having a collaborative practice agreement in place. Pharmacists may be required to complete tobacco cessation education and outline steps for patient screening and cessation intervention components before being granted independent prescribing authority. After screening patients, pharmacists can determine the appropriate tobacco cessation aid and counsel the patient on how to use the product correctly.
The map shows which states authorize pharmacists to prescribe tobacco cessation aids in statute.