Using therapeutic vapes to stop smoking Pharmacists who plan to supply unapproved therapeutic vaping goods From 1 October 2024, participating pharmacies can supply vapes as a pharmacist only (Schedule 3) medicine for smoking cessation or Therapeutic Goods Administration Checklist: dispensing S4 vapes iNRT Healthcare While announcing the timeline for Australias new recreational vaping ban, health minister Mark Butler said vaping was sold to governments as a therapeutic product to help long term smokers quit.