This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

Smoking cessation

Help promote the many health benefits to quitting.

istock-1185382848-extended

An introduction to NRT combination therapy

Learn how to advise customers on combination nicotine replacement therapy in order to support them to quit smoking successfully

04 Feb 2025 , 10 Min Module

gettyimages-1292477291

Stop smoking support

Make the right recommendations to support customers to stop smoking

18 Nov 2024 , 10 Min Module

cig-stub-summary

NHS announces return of varenicline 3 years after Champix recall

Smokers will be able to self-refer to access generic varenicline.

12 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

screenshot-2024-08-06-at-144133

Helping vapers find a path to quit

Help vapers find a path to a nicotine-free life when they are ready to quit with the first NRT product licensed for this indication

06 Aug 2024 , 5 Min Module

screenshot-2024-01-12-at-100113

Busting common myths about NRT

Understand the truth behind common myths about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) so you can support customers to quit smoking successfully

29 Jan 2024 , 5 Min Module

toolkit

Service toolkit: Smoking Cessation

The Government wants England to be “smoke-free” by 2030 and pharmacies could help achieve this ambition by engaging with the Smoking Cessation Advanced Service.

05 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

cigarette.jpg

Smoke signals

Helping smokers quit is second nature to all pharmacy teams, even if it isn’t a commissioned service – so staying abreast of developments is essential.

12 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

young woman smoking.jpg

Up in smoke

UK Governments have 'smoke-free' ambitions. How can pharmacy teams best support quitters to stop?

15 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

aece3ff6d7d72008ce8e649a10572bfa_width700_encodewebp_quality80.webp.jpeg

Smoking cessation

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients wanting to quit smoking with this learning module.

07 Dec 2021 , 15 Min Module

cigarette covid copy.jpg

Has Covid helped to cut smoking?

Discover the impact the pandemic has had on levels of smoking in the UK.

17 Nov 2021 , 4 Min Article

c68e50bd2c7edefe7bb7bb8908529395.jpg

Smoking cessation advice to help customers quit

With Stoptober on the way, find out how can pharmacy teams support even more smokers to give up.

06 Oct 2021 , 5 Min Article

Stop smoking sign.jpg

Supporting smoking cessation

With smoking rates continuing to decline, the outlook is positive, but there's still work to be done to protect the nation's health.

08 Feb 2021 , 4 Min Article

Change privacy settings