Lancashire and South Cumbria
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04-10-02 Nicotine dependence

Smoking cessation support

NHS Quit Smoking app

‎NHS Quit Smoking App - App Store
NHS Quit Smoking – Apps on Google Play

My Quit Route app

My Quit Route App - App Store

My Quit Route - Apps on Google Play

Nicotine free medicines

Quit smoking with nicotine-free medicines - Better Health - NHS

 


Nicotine
Formulary

Support with smoking cessation and nicotine replacement therapy can be obtained via the following local services:

Lancashire residents
Complete the online form at Smoke-Free Lancashire

Blackpool residents
Complete the online form at Smokefree Blackpool :: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Blackburn with Darwen residents
Complete the online form at Smokefree Blackburn with Darwen – A Stop Smoking Service

OR
Text QUIT to 66777

Health care professionals can refer patients via Professional referrals – Smokefree Blackburn with Darwen

Westmorland and Furness
Complete the online form at Smokefree Westmorland and Furness | Westmorland and Furness Council


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Cytisinicline (cytisine)
Formulary

Tablets 1.5mg

Prescribed only as part of a programme of behavioural support for patients in England through NHS Stop Smoking Services.

Discontinue if treatment fails and consider resuming after 2 to 3 months.


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Varenicline
Formulary

Tablets 0.5mg, 1mg

Prescribed only as part of a programme of behavioural support for patients in England through NHS Stop Smoking Services.

Risk of relapse, irritability, depression, and insomnia on discontinuation; consider dose tapering on completion of 12-week course.

Link  NICE TA123: Varenicline for smoking cessation

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