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The Chantix Commercial: Song, Cast & What It's For

The "Slow Turkey" turkey mascot.

By TVPills Editorial Team

Maintained by TVPills Editorial Team · Site updated November 4, 2026 (not a product-label review)

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What you see

A friendly turkey takes quitting smoking slowly — getting the mail, doing puzzles, watching the fish tank — reframing quitting “cold turkey” as “slow turkey.”

Why you remember it: The turkey mascot and the “slow turkey” pun.

Mascot

A turkey (the “Slow Turkey”)

Sources

These public sources support the song, spokesperson, mascot, tagline, or scene identified in this commercial guide.

Searching for this ad?

People look for the Chantix commercial using phrases like:

“drug commercial with the turkey”“chantix turkey commercial”“slow turkey commercial”“stop smoking commercial with a turkey”“what is the turkey commercial for”

What is Chantix?

Chantix (varenicline) is a prescription medication for smoking cessation. Use category: Smoking cessation. See the official local label for the exact approved uses, eligible patients and limitations.

Unverified catalogue summary (commercial-page indication and description) for Chantix in US; not checked against current local product information.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the mascot in the Chantix commercial?

The Chantix commercial features a turkey (the “Slow Turkey”).

What is Chantix used for?

Unverified catalogue summary (identity, indication and description) for Chantix in US; not checked against current local product information. Chantix (varenicline) is catalogued as a prescription medication used for smoking cessation. Unverified catalogue summary: Use category: Smoking cessation. See the official local label for the exact approved uses, eligible patients and limitations.

How much does Chantix cost?

Prices vary by insurance and pharmacy. See the Chantix cost & savings guide on TVPills for typical prices and ways to save.

Is TVPills medical advice?

No. TVPills is an informational reference that helps you identify medications seen in TV advertising. Always talk to a licensed healthcare provider about treatment.