Prescription Nicotine E-Cigarettes are available here for eligible patients
Many people use vaping to stop or reduce smoking cigarettes. Nicotine Vaping Products mimics the familiar hand-to-much action and sensations of smoking, whilst knowing that the authentic nicotine vaping products that are TGO 110 compliant have no carcinogens. The 2019 Australian National Drug Strategy Household Survey also states additional reasons why people vape. Furthermore, nicotine dosages can also be more easily judged and stepped which may assist in reducing your nicotine intake. The effectiveness of using vaping as an aid to quit smoking is mixed.
Smoking involves burning tobacco while vaping involves heating nicotine. The process of burning tobacco causes compounds to combust. As a result, many toxic chemical by-products are produced in the smoke, which are harmful to your health. These include:
Nicotine Vaping products are addictive.
Yes, Australian Healthcare Practitioners should advise you to consider alternative nicotine replacement therapies such as patches or gum first. Once these options have been exhausted, then vaping may consider and be recommended.
There are many different vapes on the market. There are various devices, coils, liquids, salts, and flavours, which can become quite overwhelming for many consumers. The reason why closed system nicotine salt based pods are so popular is because they are ready to be inhaled.
Closed system devices are where the e-liquid is enclosed in a sealed container. Closed system devices are generally considered safer due to decreased risk of contact with liquid nicotine through accidental oral or dermal exposure.
For more information:
https://www.tga.gov.au/resource/nicotine-vaping-products-university-wollongong-flowchart
Not all vapes contain nicotine. Some e-cigarettes are completely nicotine free and only contain a flavour. These are even better alternatives to nicotine vapes and don’t require a prescription.
Some people can make the switch straight away, however this doesn’t mean that everybody does. You can gradually increase the amount you vape whilst slowly reducing the amount you smoke. Finding a pod that has a pleasant flavour and feel may assist your transition. It is important that you speak with your doctor about getting your nicotine dosage right. Similar to smoking a cigarette, it is generally better to practice inhaling softly over a longer draw rather than quick, hard puffs. It is also important to be patient, as quitting smoking is very hard.
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As of 1 October 2021, purchasing e-cigarettes and e-liquids containing nicotine became illegal to all Australians unless you have a prescription from a doctor. To see if you qualify to access nicotine vapes in Australia, Smartstop is here to connect you with a vape doctor.
If you qualify for a nicotine vaping product prescription, the prescription can allow up to 15 vape pods for a 3 month supply with a potential 3 repeats, making it a maximum total of 60 vape pods for a 12 month supply. Once you run out, you will need another script from a doctor. Smartstop recommended doctor clinic may be able to facilitate this process once again, so be sure to check back in at the end of your supply. If you don’t use the prescription within 12 months, it will expire and you will need a new script from our referred doctor clinic.
Step 1: Open pop-up upon check out
Step 2: Enter your date of birth
Step 3: Enter information- please make sure to use the matching information on your ID, the system will cross check your ID with the information entered.
Step 4: Upload ID
Once you have entered your information you will be required to upload any form of ID. The system will then match the name and date of birth you entered with the ID.
Congratulations, you are verified!
Once you have done this process your account and name will be verified for all future orders, you will not be required to do all these steps again.
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All faulty products have a 100% money back guarantee. Please email us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the faulty device and we will process your refund with the assistance of the pharmacy partner.
Follow the steps below and it should take approximately 3-5 business days to receive your nicotine vaping products (if eligible).
Step 1: (Instant)Create an account with Smartstop |
Step 2: (1 Day approx.)Click on Get Prescription and be referred to book in a free Telehealth appointment with our recommended doctor clinic (medicare required). |
Step 3: (1 Day approx.)If you are eligible, a doctor will shortly issue a script. You will be notified in your account section once the prescription has been uploaded and reviewed by our partner pharmacy. |
Step 4: (Instant)Once your prescription has been approved, you will be able to access the products you have been prescribed. |
Step 5: (1 to 3 Days approx.)Place your order and our partner pharmacy will ship it directly to your registered address! You are able to track the status of your order through your account. You will receive updates on the status of your order and shipping process through your email. |
There is insufficient evidence to date on the potential long term impacts of vaping use. However there is still a lot of research that needs to be done when comparing the benefits against the risks of e-cigarettes. Like most things, vapes do have inherent dangers that should be considered. There are different qualities of vapes that can be much more harmful than others, and contain substances that are illegal in Australia. Click here for more information on risks.
Smartstop products are not registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) and can only be prescribed through the Special Access Scheme (SAS), the Authorised Prescriber Scheme (AP) or by Clinical Trial as they are unapproved therapeutic goods. Unapproved therapeutic goods have not been evaluated for quality, safety, efficacy or performance. Therefore, the prescribing health practitioner must consider the available evidence to support the use of the unapproved product and any potential risks for the individual patient. The responsibilities of the prescribing health practitioner include adhering to relevant standards of the goods medical practice and obtaining informed consent. The long-term health risks of unapproved nicotine vaping products, even those that comply with TGO 110, are still unclear. Patients can also call Quitline 13 78 48 or visit the Quit Now website. Smartstop is a pharmacy marketing group on behalf of Amcal Pharmacy Prahran.
For more information on nicotine vaping regulations, please click here.
