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Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: Slide Presentation (Full Set)

Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued)

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Coding rules for medication duration and dose

Medication Coding Meaning
Nicotine Patch Usual duration 6-14 weeks
  Long duration > 14 weeks
  Usual dose/day 15mg/16 hours/day
21mg/24 hours/day
  High dose > 25 mg/day
Nicotine Gum Usual duration 6-14 weeks
  Long duration > 14 weeks

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