Smoking Cessation
Smoking is the single most preventable cause of disease and death in the UK with more than 120,000 people dying each year as a direct result of smoking.
- 21% of the UK population smoke
- 66% of smokers want to quit and half of these are ready to quit
Smoking cessation pilot schemes have shown that when a patient is offered support quit rates rise to around 20% on average, compared to around 2-3% success rate without support.
Community pharmacists are ideally placed to support patients with a smoking cessation service and provide nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and if appropriate supply of varenicline (Champix) or bupropion (Zyban) via a PGD.
Smoking cessation service - pharmacist - Pharmadoctor
Why offer this service?
- Improve sales of OTC smoking cessation products.
- Increase adherence to prescription smoking cessation medication.
- Build customer loyalty.
- Create an additional revenue stream.
Setting up your Smoking Cessation Service
We provide a number of downloadable resources to help you set up your service including:
Smoking cessation service client satisfaction survey
Smoking cessation service template certificate
Smoking cessation GP letter Varenicline via PGD
Smoking cessation service GP implementation letter
Smoking cessation service GP varenicline initial request
Smoking cessation service implementation checklist
Smoking cessation service SOP v4
Smoking cessation service patient enrolment form
Smoking cessation service personal health guide and smoking diary
Smoking cessation service consultation structure
Smoking cessation dependence questionnaire
Smoking cessation client record form
Smoking Cessation Service - staff workbook
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How do I start?
1. Check the PSNC Services Database - your CCG may commission your smoking cessation service.
2. Talk to your local GPs:
Tell them you are going to start a smoking cessation service. Remember, they can refer patients to your service.
3. Encourage your counter staff to talk to customers and recommend the service.