There's a growing desire to tighten up access to vaping and find a better middle ground.

In Australia, nicotine vapes have been classified as prescription medicines since October 2021.

Royal NZ College of GP's medical director Bryan Betty says he wants them only available here through pharmacies, or through Quitline.

Bryan Betty says an unintended consequence of vapes being readily available is more young people becoming addicted to nicotine products and suffering long-term health effects.

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There's a growing desire to tighten up access to vaping and find a better middle ground.
In Australia, nicotine vapes have been classified as prescription medicines since October 2021.
Royal NZ College of GP's medical director Bryan Betty says he wants them only available here through pharmacies, or through Quitline.
Bryan Betty says an unintended consequence of vapes being readily available is more young people becoming addicted to nicotine products and suffering long-term health effects.
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