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NICORETTE OTC, UNSPECIFIED vs NICOTINE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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NICORETTE OTC, UNSPECIFIED vs NICOTINE: Safety Overview

Metric	NICORETTE OTC, UNSPECIFIED	NICOTINE
Total FAERS Reports	210	32,593
Deaths Reported	0	740
Death Rate	N/A	2.3%
Hospitalizations	0	2,031
Average Patient Age	53.6 yrs	55.2 yrs
% Female Patients	N/A	64.4%
FDA Approval Date	N/A	Aug 2, 1996
Manufacturer	N/A	Walgreens
Route	N/A	ORAL
Marketing Status	N/A	Discontinued