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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 , 1 Min Article
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 , 15 Min Module
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
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
UK Governments have 'smoke-free' ambitions. How can pharmacy teams best support quitters to stop?
15 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article
Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients wanting to quit smoking with this learning module.
07 Dec 2021 , 15 Min Module
With smoking rates continuing to decline, the outlook is positive, but there's still work to be done to protect the nation's health.
15 Feb 2021 , 4 Min Article
More people than ever could be seeking to quit smoking given the higher risks smokers are known to face with Covid-19.
26 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article
Smoking rates are on the decline across the UK, with more and more people setting quit dates, but there's still a long way to go.
14 Sep 2020 , 5 Min Article
It's time to quit smoking. Pharmacy teams can offer customers advice and support for a healthier new year.
22 Jan 2020 , 15 Min Module
In 2017/2018 smoking was responsible for almost 485,000 hospital admissions – an increase of 2 per cent on the previous year.
19 Nov 2019 , 6 Min Article
Statistics reveal a further decline in people lighting up, but there's still much to be done before the UK is smoke-free.
25 Sep 2019 , 5 Min Article
This Professional Assistant: Learn and Advise module focuses on smoking cessation, including NRT therapies.
24 Jan 2018 , 15 Min Module
This article explains how to advise patients on the most effective use of various NRT formats.
24 Nov 2016 , 900 Min Module
This article explains how to advise patients on the most effective use of gum and patch formats of NRT. Part 2 discusses other NRT formats.
19 Oct 2016 , 900 Min Module
Fewer people are using local stop smoking services. We consider how pharmacy teams might counter the effects of this dangerous trend
17 Feb 2016 , 3 Min Article
