ニコチネルTTS10 (17.5mg)10cm2
Nicotine patch and gum
Nicotine replacement (patch, gum)
Nicotine patches and gum are easy to find at Japanese drugstores. The prescription pill varenicline (Champix) has been out of supply in Japan since 2021, so patches are the main option; nicotine vapes are not sold in Japan and heated tobacco is the local alternative.
At a glance
- Prescription status
- Prescription and OTC
- Over the counter
- Class 1 (pharmacist required)
- Bringing it into Japan
- ✓ 1 month Rx / 2 months OTC
- Names abroad
- NicoDerm CQ · Nicorette
Over the counter
Nicotinell patches are Class 1 OTC (pharmacist required); Nicorette gum is Designated Class 2. Prescription patches are covered under Japan's insured smoking-cessation program.
Finding it in a Japanese drugstore
- Look for this on the package
- ニコチンパッチ・ガム（ニコチネル・ニコレット）
- Nicotine replacement (patch, gum)
- Common product names
- ニコチネルパッチニコレット
- Category printed on the package
- Class 1 (pharmacist required)
- Drugstores and pharmacies with a pharmacist on duty. Not sold at convenience stores; online only via licensed pharmacies after a questionnaire.
Show this page to the pharmacist or staff. Prices and packaging vary by store, so look for the Japanese ingredient name.
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Prescription products in Japan
3 productsProducts on Japan's national drug price list. Prescription only: a clinic visit is needed, and pharmacies may substitute a generic with the same ingredient.
| Dosage forms | Topical |
|---|
Product names are shown in Japanese, exactly as printed on the package and the prescription. Show this page at the pharmacy.
ニコチネルTTS20 (35mg)20cm2
ニコチネルTTS30 (52.5mg)30cm2
All listed products (3) · Drug price list as of 2026-08-12
| ニコチネルTTS10 (17.5mg)10cm2 | Topical · ¥166.2/sheet |
|---|---|
| ニコチネルTTS20 (35mg)20cm2 | Topical · ¥175.5/sheet |
| ニコチネルTTS30 (52.5mg)30cm2 | Topical · ¥179.8/sheet |
Bringing it into Japan
Up to a 1-month supply of prescription medicine, or 2 months of OTC medicine, without any paperwork. For more, apply for a Yakkan Shoumei (import confirmation) before travel.
Getting it prescribed in Japan
Any clinic can prescribe it after a consultation. Bring the original packaging or a medication list. Use the hospital finder to find clinics with English-speaking staff or an international patient office.
Names abroad
| US | NicoDerm CQ, Nicorette |
|---|---|
| UK | Nicorette, NiQuitin |
| Korea | 니코틴엘, 니코레트 |
| China | 力克雷 |
| Taiwan | 尼古清 |
Sources
- Health Insurance Claims Review & Reimbursement Services — Drug master (NHI drug price list) shinryohoshu.mhlw.go.jp — 2026-08-12
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare — Bringing medicines for personal use into Japan mhlw.go.jp
This page describes how a medicine is regulated and sold in Japan. It is not medical advice and does not cover dosing for your situation; follow your doctor's and pharmacist's instructions.