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Cessation Aids

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Are you ready to quit? We're here to help! All nicotine-exposed members, regardless of plan level, are eligible for the following resources. Contact your tobacco advocate for more info.

Nicotine Replacement Therapies

Contact Vanessa Rene, CPhT, RPhT, Pharmacy Technician at 941-748-4501 x6418 or vanessa.rene@mymanatee.org

  • Nicorette Gum/Lozenge - $o Preferred Pharmacy
  • Generic Nicotine Patch - $o Preferred Pharmacy

Nicotine Replacement Therapies Require Prior Authorization.

Prescription Cessation Aid Products
  • Wellbutrin (filled with generic)
  • Chantix

You can get a prescription from your doctor for Wellbutrin or Chantix and take to your pharmacy.  Prescription Cessation Aids Require Prior Authorization.

For more information regarding coaching options or cessation aids call your Tobacco Advocate.

Vanessa Rene, CPhT-Adv, RPhT

Pharmacy Technician / Benefits Specialist

Vanessa began her career in the medical field with the US Navy as a hospital corpsman and has been a pharmacy technician since 2009. She holds an Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and is registered with the State of Florida. Vanessa has a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management. She has also earned the Google Data Analytics certificate

Vanessa Rene