Dr Buzz Burrell: General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair on Health NZ ordering thousands more vapes to help smokers quit
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A boost for the vaping industry as the Government asks for tenders for devices for long-time smokers.
Health New Zealand's provided three thousand of the devices since January, under a pilot programme.
But Newstalk ZB can reveal it plans to order more - including flavours like cinnamon and blueberry at the maximum legal nicotine level.
Health NZ is talking up the PR benefits to suppliers, saying it will increase their health system profile, credibility and visibility.
General Practitioners Aotearoa Chair Dr Buzz Burrell shares his thoughts with Ryan.
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