119. Treatment Recommendations: Medications (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
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Coding rules for medication duration and dose
Medication | Coding | Meaning |
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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 |