tobacco cessation – the patch falls off

[83462]

I had several patients come in who have tried using the patch for tobacco cessation. One of the big problem we have here in Phoenix among the obese population is the patch falling off due to sweating and maybe a little bit of inadequate adhesion.

A lot of people say that other tobacco cessation products are not covered by their health insurance. Any ideas? Has anyone else run into this problem?

Thanks!

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[Old Pharmer]

did you try a tegaderm to cover the patch?

 

[deleted87716]

I had several patients come in who have tried using the patch for tobacco cessation. One of the big problem we have here in Phoenix among the obese population is the patch falling off due to sweating and maybe a little bit of inadequate adhesion.

Clean the skin with rubbing alcohol prior to applying it.

A lot of people say that other tobacco cessation products are not covered by their health insurance. Any ideas?!

It's still cheaper than smoking.

 

[smq123]

A lot of people say that other tobacco cessation products are not covered by their health insurance. Any ideas? Has anyone else run into this problem?

Thanks!

Some insurances won't cover things (like Chantix) until they've failed the patches.

 

[brats800]

I've also had patients who just tucked the patch into their underwear or under a bra strap and felt that kept it on better. I encourage the above ideas first, however.

 

[scube]

Tape. The kind used for bandages.

 

[septoplasty]

I'm not sure if talc powder would decrease absorption, but it sure would reduce the amount of moisture build up.

Just a suggestion?

 

[deleted87716]

I'm not sure if talc powder would decrease absorption, but it sure would reduce the amount of moisture build up.

No. Powder will interfere with adhesion.