US NRT REGULATION. “To make over-the-counter access to nicotine replacement therapy more easily available, the US ?.. FDA last year removed restrictions on patches, gum, inhalers, mouth sprays and lozenges, noting in particular that these products “do not appear to have significant potential for abuse or dependence.” (2014).
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