A GP guide to vaping and nicotine prescribing
With recent changes to TGA regulations, GPs are likely to see an increasing number of patients seeking advice on vaping and nicotine prescriptions
Under new regulations, in place from 1 October 2021, consumers who want to purchase liquid nicotine for vaping will need to get a valid prescription from an Australian medical practitioner in order to do so legally.1
As a result, GPs can expect to be asked to write nicotine prescriptions and give advice on vaping.
At the same time, GPs will also play an increasing role in supporting smokers to quit using nicotine vaping.
Vaping devices heat a nicotine liquid into an aerosol, which is inhaled and exhaled as a visible mist.
