SMOKERS whose resolutions for quitting go out with a puff soon after January 1 are in line for some relief this year as a drug that curbs cravings is added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Champix, which also helps reduce the symptoms associated with giving up cigarettes, was yesterday added to the PBS as part of a list of new drugs added to the Federal Government scheme, which makes listed drugs cheaper. About 195,000 smokers are expected to use Champix this year, at an additional cost to the scheme of $76.3 million over four years, said the federal Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon.
SMH 2 Jan 2008
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