Tag: nicotine gum

29 November 2023

Tobacco Bill Appears To Prohibit Quit-Smoking Services To Minors

The Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill prohibits the provision of "any services for smoking" to minors aged under 18, without specifically exempting quit-smoking services. NRTs (nicotine patch and gum) are also not specifically exempted.

6 October 2022

Malaysia

Nicotine Patch, Gum Now Available Over-The-Counter In Malaysia

Khairy Jamaluddin says smokers can now obtain the nicotine patch or gum from grocery stores to quit smoking; previously, these smoking cessation products were only provided by pharmacists or doctors.