No matter what the cost is your health not worth it? I know in Canada, that any prescribed medication from a Doctor and you can claim it on income tax. Also, when I quit smoking back in May cig's where going for $10,75 per pack (Canadian) - $75.25 per week, - $301,00 per month. The patch on average costs $28.00 per week (if prescribed you do not pay tax) - $112.00 per month. Some employers are known to contribute to the cost. I have not heart of any city or province that offers free patches.....hmmm....may be worth looking into.