Nicotine Strips

The strips dissolve in the mouth and you have nothing to carry, nothing to throw away; they are small enough to fit into your pocket, making them an easy choice at work, during travel, or anywhere e-cigarettes are not advisable.

What is a nicotine strip?

A nicotine strip, or nicotine film, is a thin strip which contains a measured dose of nicotine and which is dissolved in the mouth. Nicotine is taken in by the lining of the mouth as the strip dissolves, so it does not cause any smell or waste in the body. The strips contain no tobacco, they do not need to be refilled and they do no smell, which is why they are a quiet way of using nicotine.

How to use a nicotine strip

Somewhat the method of use of strips depends on the brand. The so-called quick-acting strips are placed directly on the tongue, where they dissolve in a minute or two, but the NION strips we have here lie flat just below the upper lip and disintegrate more slowly over ten to fifteen minutes, closer to the way a pouch is used. Either way, it's important not to chew or mash the strip. You just have to let it dissolve, and it'll be absorbed by your body as it dissolves. Most people use one at a time and space them through the day to match their cravings.

Nicotine strips compared to pouches and other formats

Here is how the common oral options line up. The format most like a strip is a nicotine pouch. Both are tobacco-free and both are placed in the mouth; but a pouch remains whole and can be discarded in the rubbish bin, while a strip disintegrates completely and leaves only a wrapper.

For a longer hold and a firmer hit, our nicotine pouches are the thing. For the neatest look for outings, you can't beat a strip.

Strengths and flavours

They are generally milder than pouches, so they are suitable for lighter use and topping up during the day. The NION strips we sell range from 1mg as the lightest to 6mg as the strongest, so there's a range to suit your needs. If you're not sure where to start, read the guide to nicotine strengths to see how the number on the pack relates to the hit you feel. On flavour, mint and citrus are the usual profiles: we carry NION Mint for a clean, cool taste and NION Lemon for a sharp, zesty one. You can read more on the NION brand page.

Buy nicotine strips in the UK

Each pack of NION costs £4.99 and contains twenty strips, individually sealed in paper. Our Strips come with our Mix and Match scheme, so you can combine flavours and nicotine strengths, and every order earns you Nic Points to redeem against your next purchase. You can have them dispatched on the same day if you order before the cut-off time, and we'll deliver for free in the UK if your basket totals £20 or more. For larger orders, see our current offers and special deals.

Nicotine warning: This product contains nicotine, which is highly addicting. Nicotine strips are only intended for adult nicotine users and are not recommended for non-smokers, pregnant or breast-feeding women or people under the age of 18. According to Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), products like this may be less harmful than smoking, but not necessarily without risk and more research is required. Keep away from children and animals.