The Quit-Smoking Tool That’s Beating Patches and Gum

A major evidence review found nicotine e-cigarettes help more smokers quit than patches, gum, and other common cessation aids.

Researchers synthesized 14 systematic reviews from 2014 to 2023 using an Evidence and Gap Map approach.

The strongest evidence suggested nicotine e-cigarettes outperformed nicotine patches, gum, non-nicotine e-cigarettes, and behavioral support for quitting.

The review also flagged major gaps in safety data and in comparisons with several medications and nicotine pouches.