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Cessation Aids

nicotine patch and gum

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 x6406 or vanessa.rene@mymanatee.org

  • Nicorette Gum/Lozenge - $o 
  • Generic Nicotine Patch - $o 
Prescription Cessation Aid Products
  • Wellbutrin (filled with generic)
  • Chantix (filled with generic)

You can get a prescription from your doctor and take to your pharmacy.  

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

Cessation Aids

Vanessa Rene, CPhT-Adv, RPhT

Benefit Systems Analyst

Vanessa Rene began her career in the medical field with the US Navy as a hospital corpsman and has been a Certified 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 Healthcare Administration with a focus on Health Information Management, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. 

Vanessa Rene