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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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