Labeled for this condition
Medicines for quitting smoking
3 medicines have an FDA label indicated for quitting smoking; 3 are listed from generic labelers and 0 have a presentation in shortage now (FDA files, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for quitting smoking?
Each label names the condition in its indications; the record shows the label's words. A list of labeled medicines is not a treatment plan.
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicotine | Nicorette, Habitrol, Nicoderm | 69 labelers | $1.87 per patch 21 mg/24hr patch | No | No current entry | 8 |
| Bupropion | Wellbutrin, Aplenzin, Forfivo | 69 labelers | $0.0785 per tablet 150 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 35 |
| Varenicline | Chantix, Tyrvaya | 27 labelers | $0.316 per tablet 1 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 10 |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price