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With disposable vapes now banned in the UK to protect children’s health, will more people go back to smoking, and how can pharmacy teams support customers who want to quit?
10 Sep 2025
Pfizer is reintroducing its Champix prescription only smoking cessation medicine into the UK after withdrawing it over safety concerns in 2021.
01 Jul 2025
Learn how to advise customers on combination nicotine replacement therapy in order to support them to quit smoking successfully
04 Feb 2025
Smoking cessation advice is one of the most vital services pharmacy teams can deliver. Smoking’s negative effect on health is far reaching, so educating and supporting customers to quit is essential.
11 Dec 2024
Make the right recommendations to support customers to stop smoking
18 Nov 2024
Smokers will be able to self-refer to access generic varenicline.
12 Nov 2024
Most people will have heard that smoking damages the lungs, but not everyone is aware of the numerous short and long-term negative impacts smoking has on health. The pharmacy team can play a vital role in educating customers on the risks of smoking and support their quitting journey.
02 Oct 2024
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
Nicotine e-cigarettes help more people quit smoking than conventional NRT, says Cochrane review.
16 Feb 2024
Understand the truth behind common myths about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) so you can support customers to quit smoking successfully
29 Jan 2024
The MHRA has also approved the nicotine-free prescription treatment for the reduction of nicotine cravings.
26 Jan 2024
Since the pandemic, more people recognise the importance of maintaining a healthy respiratory system. For many, this involves taking the first steps to stopping smoking. Pharmacy teams can help customers have a healthier start to 2024 by offering advice and support on how to quit.
08 Dec 2023
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
The Government have set an ambitious smokefree target by 2030 but recent statistics indicate they are not on track to reach this goal. Here's how pharmacy can help encourage patients to give up smoking
13 Sep 2023
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
UK Governments have 'smoke-free' ambitions. How can pharmacy teams best support quitters to stop?
15 Feb 2022
