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Pharmaceutical-grade nicotine is used in nicotine patches, nicotine sprays, nicotine pouches, and nicotine gum formulations in treating nicotine dependence to eliminate tobacco smoking and the harm it does to health.

The primary purpose of pharmaceutical-grade nicotine is to aid in smoking cessation. Being a key component in NRTs, which are recommended by healthcare professionals, it can be of benefit to those who would otherwise continue to smoke.

Is Pharmaceutical-Grade Nicotine Safe?

Is it Safe?

As far as safety is concerned, FDA-approved nicotine replacement medicines (the nicotine patch, lozenges, gum, oral inhaler, and nasal spray) have all been shown to be safe and effective for adults who smoke cigarettes.

All the Nicotine replacement therapies on the W.H.O. essential medicines contain pharmaceutical-grade nicotine.

NRT products contain similar pharmaceutical-grade nicotine as is used in electronic cigarettes.

When used as intended in nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) or other pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical-grade nicotine that meets the standards set by pharmaceutical regulatory authorities, ensuring high purity and quality, is generally considered safe for adults.

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