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Tobacco Control Partner Comments on OTC Preventive Services RFI

December 4, 2023

Tobacco control partners provided comments on the Request for Information; Coverage of Over-the-Counter Preventative Services (CMS-9891-NC), including three nicotine replacement (NRT) products, which would increase access to effective tobacco cessation medications for adults who want to quit using commerncial tobacco products. 

PDF icon Partner Comments re OTC Preventive Services RFI FINAL 12.4.23

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