Smoke-Free Products Behind the Counter: Lessons from Pharmacist-Only Access in Canada and Australia
When nicotine pouches and vapes are confined to pharmacy sales, governments may intend to protect youth, but the effects can limit access, fuel illicit markets, and undermine harm reduction goals. Canada: Pharmacists Push Back on Expanding Retail Access In late July 2025, a national association of Canadian pharmacists firmly rejected proposals to expand nicotine pouch…