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Nicotine-Free Prescription Medicine To Help People Quit Smoking
May 26th, 1997
At a time of heightened attention on tobacco and the addictive nature of nicotine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared for use the first nicotine-free prescription medicine to help people quit smoking. Zyban (bupropion hydrochloride) Sustained-Release Tablets offer smokers an entirely new approach to quitting smoking. Zyban is indicated as an aid to smoking cessation treatment and will be available by prescription in six to eight weeks. The medicine will include a personalized patient support program called the Zyban Advantage Plan. The support program will be available at no additional cost to the patient. ...
Source: Cancer Weekly (1997-05-26)
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