Effect of deregulation on the prices of nicotine replacement therapy products in Finland

Aalto-Setälä, Ville; Alaranta, Antti

doi:10.1016/j.healthpol.2007.11.013

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“…According to the MPOWER Report [13], NRT has been available in general stores since 2006. Prior to 2006, NRT was only sold by prescription in pharmacies [28]. Bupropion has been provided by prescription since 1999.…”

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SimSmokeFinn: How far can tobacco control policies move Finland toward tobacco-free 2040 goals?

Levy

Blackman

Currie

et al. 2012

Scand J Public Health

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SimSmokeFinn: How far can tobacco control policies move Finland toward tobacco-free 2040 goals?

Levy

Blackman

Currie

et al. 2012

Scand J Public Health

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“…Smoking cessation is an important way to improve public health. From a public health perspective several tools such as increased tax on tobacco products [68][69][70], deregulation of smoking cessation products [71] and education and information [72,73] can be used to reduce the prevalence and initiation of smoking in a population. However, only 3 to 5 percent of smokers quit smoking spontaneously and remain abstinent 6 to 12 months after a given quitting attempt [74].…”

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Effects of a Perioperative Smoking Cessation Intervention on Postoperative Complications

Lindström¹,

Sadr–Azodi²,

Wladis³

et al. 2008

Annals of Surgery

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“…But, the Finnish Parliament approved a law that deregulated the NRT market in 2006, allowing retail sales in grocery stores, kiosks and gasoline stations 4 . Prices of NRT products, which declined by 15% after deregulation, were the least expensive in hypermarkets, followed by supermarkets and pharmacies 5 . Consequently, sales of NRT increased dramatically in Finland 6 , but not in pharmacies 7 where consultation occurs on the proper use of the medication.…”

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Examining retail purchases of cigarettes and nicotine replacement therapy in Finland

Timberlake¹,

Joensuu²,

Kurko³

et al. 2019

Tob. Induc. Dis.

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INTRODUCTION Finland’s success in achieving the goal of its tobacco endgame largely depends on rectifying deficiencies in the delivery of smoking cessation services. One such weakness, which has not been documented with empirical data, is misuse of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). This study’s objective was to examine purchase patterns of NRT for estimating improper use of the medication. The study was based on the assumption that duration of a purchase episode is indicative of either proper use or misuse of NRT. METHODS The participants (n=728), who purchased at least one NRT product in 2016 (mostly gum/lozenge), were selected through enrollment in a large customer loyalty program in Finland (LoCard). Participants were categorized into one of five groups according to their longest purchase episode of NRT, defined by purchases made in consecutive, 4-week intervals. RESULTS Most participants, who did not adhere to NRT guidelines, either purchased the medication for too short (≤4 weeks, 63.5%) or too long (>24 weeks, 13.2%) of a purchase episode. Median purchases of NRT in the first month of use were one and four in the former and latter, respectively. In contrast to other groups, persistent users (>24 weeks) did not curtail purchases of NRT across several 4-week intervals, suggesting potential for dependence on NRT. CONCLUSIONS The observation that most purchase episodes were terminated prematurely is consistent with surveys reporting widespread NRT misuse. Given uncertainty of greater regulation of NRT sales through legislation, it would be prudent for Finnish retailers to promote proper use of the therapy.

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Effect of deregulation on the prices of nicotine replacement therapy products in Finland

Cited by 5 publications

References 23 publications

SimSmokeFinn: How far can tobacco control policies move Finland toward tobacco-free 2040 goals?

SimSmokeFinn: How far can tobacco control policies move Finland toward tobacco-free 2040 goals?

Effects of a Perioperative Smoking Cessation Intervention on Postoperative Complications

Examining retail purchases of cigarettes and nicotine replacement therapy in Finland

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