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Nicotine Spray

A nicotine nasal spray that helps smokers quit has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Linda talks with ???? of the F-D-A about the approval for the sale of this new product called Nicotrol NS. Smokers will soon be able to buy the nasal spray at in pharmacies later this year. ??? explains the safety and the risks of this new product.

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