Dentists are not licensed to prescribe Chantix, a medication used to help people quit smoking. Only medical doctors and other healthcare providers with prescribing authority, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, can prescribe Chantix.
Chantix is a prescription medication that contains the active ingredient varenicline. Varenicline works by blocking the effects of nicotine in the brain. This can help to reduce cravings for cigarettes and make it easier to quit smoking.
