The cheapest nicotine patches we have located cost £16.49 for a seven day supply. Leading manufacturers refer to a three-month treatment period for patches and lozenges, ALL of which contain varying amounts of nicotine.

The following comparisons assume that treatment is complete and successful within three months.

PATCHES @ recommended dosage: - Contains Nicotine
7 x 21mg patches per day x 4 weeks = £65.96 = AV. £2.35 per day )
7 x 14mg patches per day x 4 weeks = £61.96 = AV. £2.21 per day ) Cost £188.68
7 x 07mg patches per day x 4 weeks = £60.76 = AV. £2.17 per day )

Non Herbal LOZENGES @ recommended dosage: - Contains Nicotine
Up to 15 say 12 per day x 6 weeks = £122.43 = AV. £2.91 per day )
6 - 8 say min. 6 per day x 3 weeks = £ 30.61 = AV. £1.46 per day ) Minimum Cost £173.44
4 - 8 say min. 4 per day x 3 weeks = £ 20.40 = AV. £0.97 per day )

NICODROPS (Herbal) @ recommended dosage: Contains NO Nicotine
100 lozenges = £47.00 / 30 days = AV. £1.58 per day Cost £47.00