FDA reviews requirements for nicotine replacement therapy product labels
By Stephanie Larson and Richard Featherstone, Emergo Group
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) drug products, such as patches, gum and lozenges, have been around for more than 30 years. More novel products such as e-cigarettes provide additional choices for people using NRT for smoking cessation. But, like any other drug delivery mechanism, there are risks as well as benefits when using NRT drug products. While the technology has been marching ahead, regulators have been taking an increased interest in how to manage the risks of harm associated with using such products.
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Source: Mass Device - March 26, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Danielle Kirsh Tags: Blog Emergo Group Source Type: news
A Randomized Trial of E-Cigarettes versus Nicotine-Replacement Therapy
E-cigarettes were more effective for smoking cessation than nicotine-replacement therapy, when both products were accompanied by behavioural support. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 18, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study: E-cigarettes Top Nicotine Replacement for Quitting
TheNew England Journal of Medicine recently published a study comparing e-cigarettes ' effectiveness in helping smokers quit with that of nicotine-replacement therapy, finding marked differences between the two interventions. (Source: AAFP News)
Source: AAFP News - February 13, 2019 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
E-cigs'twice as effective' than nicotine patches, gum or sprays for quitting
" E-cigarettes are almost twice as effective at helping smokers give up tobacco than other alternatives such as nicotine patches or gum, " Sky News reports. Researchers carried out a trial with 886 smokers who sought help through NHS stop smoking services. People were randomly assigned to either nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products (products such as patches or gums that can deliver a dose of nicotine) or e-cigarettes, plus one-to-one support for at least 4 weeks. After a year, 18% of e-cigarette users had stopped smoking tobacco, compared to 9.9% of NRT users. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - February 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
E-Cigarettes More Effective for Smoking Cessation
THURSDAY, Jan. 31, 2019 -- Electronic cigarettes are more effective for smoking cessation than nicotine replacement therapy, according to a study published online Jan. 30 in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Peter Hajek, Ph.D., from the Queen... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 31, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Smoking cessation strategies targeting stress reduction may be more successful in women
(Medical University of South Carolina) Women are 31 percent less likely to quit smoking successfully, in part because nicotine replacement therapy is more effective in male smokers. Female smokers experienced more stress and craving than men after viewing cellphone-delivered stress-inducing images, report researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina in Nicotine& Tobacco Research. Although all smokers making a cessation attempt would likely benefit from interventions to reduce stress, these findings suggest that women could receive particular benefit. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - January 24, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Medicare Advantage's Latest Benefit Helps Grandma Kick The Habit
Nearly half of Medicare Advantage plans are offering new supplement benefits for 2019 that range from nicotine replacement therapy to in-home support from a caregiver or social worker, Avalere Health says in a new report. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - October 21, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bruce Japsen, Contributor Tags: NYSE:UNH NYSE:HUM NYSE:ANTM NYSE:AET NYSE:CI Source Type: news
UA physiology researcher continues studies on nicotine exposure during pregnancy
(University of Arizona Health Sciences) Although the numbers of nicotine patch and electronic cigarette users during pregnancy are increasing, new research suggests the use of nicotine-replacement therapy is an unsafe alternative to cigarettes. This five-year NIH grant will allow UA physiology researcher Dr. Ralph Fregosi to continue his studies on the short- and long-term developmental risks of nicotine exposure to pre- and post-natal health. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 17, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
AHA: Nicotine Patch Safe for Smokers Hospitalized With Heart Trouble
FRIDAY, Sept. 7, 2018 (American Heart Association) -- Nicotine replacement therapy appears to be a safe option for smokers hospitalized for heart disease, even for critically ill patients on their first day, according to a new study.
Researchers... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Nicotine replacement therapy versus control for smoking cessation (review)
This review (136 RCTs; n=64,640) found high-quality evidence that all of the licensed forms of NRT can help people who make a quit attempt to increase their chances of successfully stopping smoking. NRTs increase the rate of quitting by 50% to 60%, regardless of setting. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Funding cuts lead to dramatic fall in prescribing of stop smoking products
The number of prescriptions issued in primary care in England for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) fell by 75% between 2005/6 and 2016/17 and dispensing rates for varenicline fell by more than 50% between 2010/11 and 2016/17, according to new analysis. (Source: GP Online News)
Source: GP Online News - July 15, 2018 Category: Primary Care Tags: Smoking cessation Source Type: news
Is prevalence of e-cigarette and nicotine replacement therapy use among smokers associated with average cigarette consumption in England? A time-series analysis
Survey found no significant association between changes in e-cigarette use or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and cigarette consumption while smoking. Authors comment that if e-cigarettes& NRT have reduced cigarette consumption, the effect was very small at population level. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Featured Review: Nicotine replacement therapy versus control for smoking cessation
High-quality evidence that all forms of nicotine replacement therapy can help increase chances of successfully stopping smoking.Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) aims to reduce withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking by replacing the nicotine from cigarettes. NRT is available as skin patches that deliver nicotine slowly, and chewing gum, nasal and oral sprays, inhalators, and lozenges/tablets, all of which deliver nicotine to the brain more quickly than skin patches, but less rapidly than from smoking cigarettes. NRT aims to temporarily replace much of the nicotine from cigarettes to reduce motivation to smok...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - June 4, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
E-Cigarettes Found No Less Effective Than Other Ways To Quit Smoking, Except Free Money
The best way to get someone to quit smoking? Motivate them with money. After that, e-cigs may be at least as effective as nicotine-replacement therapy or medications. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - May 24, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Tara Haelle, Contributor Source Type: news
Upstate to offer free nicotine replacement therapy to campus visitors who smoke
The comfort kit will include two 4 mg nicotine-replacement lozenges, plus information on where one can get more help to quit smoking. (Source: SUNY Upstate Medical)
Source: SUNY Upstate Medical - April 12, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: News Cancer Patient Care Community Campus Source Type: news
