Quit help by state
Free help to quit smoking in South Carolina
Free coaching, possibly free nicotine patches, and what smoking really costs in South Carolina. Quitline details are checked against the official program site; costs come from CDC data.
Quitting right now? Blou for iPhone shows your own recovery, day by day.South Carolina Tobacco Quitline: free quit coaching
- Call
- 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
- Online
- www.quitnowsc.org
- Free nicotine patches, gum or lozenges
- Registered participants who are uninsured, underinsured, or on Medicare or Medicaid get free NRT ranging from a 2-week starter kit to 12 weeks of combination NRT; people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18 are not eligible.
- Ways to get support
- Phone coaching · Text program · Online program
Checked on 2026-10-15 against the official program page. Offers change, so confirm eligibility when you call.
Quitline coaching is free and confidential. Combining coaching with nicotine replacement or a prescription medicine gives you better odds than going it alone. See the step-by-step quit plan.
What smoking costs in South Carolina
- State cigarette tax
- $0.57
- per pack · #47 highest of 51
- Estimated pack price
- $5.57
- 2019 average $5.57 + tax rises since
- A pack a day costs
- $2,033.00
- a year, at the estimated price
The federal tax of $1.01 per pack applies on top of the state tax. Some cities and counties add their own. Prices in stores vary, so enter yours below.
Quit smoking savings in South Carolina
Adjust to what you actually smoke and pay.
Daily spend: $5.57
- 1 day
- $6
- 1 week
- $39
- 1 month
- $167
- 1 year
- $2,033
- 5 years
- $10,165
- 10 years
- $20,331
Method: pack price ÷ 20 cigarettes × cigarettes per day × time period. Projections assume stable prices and daily usage; actual savings vary with price changes, taxes, and purchase patterns.
How many adults smoke in South Carolina
In 2025, 11.2% of adults in South Carolina said they currently smoke, close to the state median of 10.7% (CDC BRFSS). You're far from alone in trying to stop, and the quitline exists for exactly that.
What to expect in your first days
Cravings can start within an hour or two of your last cigarette, withdrawal usually peaks in the first 3 days, and it typically eases over the first month. The quit smoking timeline shows where you are and what comes next.
Quitting smoking in South Carolina: FAQ
Can I get free nicotine patches in South Carolina?
Registered participants who are uninsured, underinsured, or on Medicare or Medicaid get free NRT ranging from a 2-week starter kit to 12 weeks of combination NRT; people who are pregnant, breastfeeding or under 18 are not eligible.
What is the quitline number in South Carolina?
South Carolina Tobacco Quitline can be reached at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) also connects you to your state's quitline from anywhere in the US.
What is the cigarette tax in South Carolina?
The state excise tax is $0.57 per pack of 20 (CDC STATE System, 2025 Q2), on top of the $1.01 federal tax. That ranks 47 of 51 for the highest state cigarette tax.
How much is a pack of cigarettes in South Carolina?
The average price was $5.57 in 2019, the last year the CDC published state averages. Adding state tax increases since then gives an estimate of about $5.57 today, before manufacturer price rises, so many stores charge more.
How much would I save by quitting smoking in South Carolina?
At about $5.57 a pack, a pack a day costs roughly $2,033.00 a year. Use the calculator on this page with your own price and amount.
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Sources
- South Carolina Tobacco Quitline · checked 2026-10-15
- CDC STATE System: excise taxes on cigarettes · 2025 Q2 · S.C. CODE ANN. § 12-21-620
- CDC: The Tax Burden on Tobacco (Orzechowski and Walker), 2019 prices
- CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
This page is educational and does not replace medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.