Smoking Cessation

Smoking cessation is the process of stopping tobacco use, which can be supported by a combination of behavioral support, such as joining a local stop smoking service, and stop smoking treatments like nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or prescription strength medications. Combining these methods, along with support from friends and family, significantly increases the chances of quitting successfully. Quitting has immediate health benefits, and the process may involve temporary withdrawal symptoms like cravings or irritability, which these treatments help to manage.

Fordingbridge Chemist works closely with Smoke Free Hampshire to provide free treatments to support people with smoking cessation. Free NRT for up to 8 weeks, and also prescription strength medications.
https://smokefreehampshire.co.uk

Fordingbridge Chemist can also provide cytisine and bupropion (Zyban) tablets, without the need for a referral from Smoke Free Hampshire.
Cytisine works for smoking cessation by interacting with the same brain receptors as nicotine, with a milder effect, which helps to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Zyban works by affecting brain chemicals to reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms without containing nicotine itself. It decreases the pleasure people get from smoking and makes it easier to quit.
Simply complete a short health consultation and we can dispense your medication without you needing to see your GP.

Smoking cessation

• From 18 years
• Cytisine 1.5mg tablets – 25 day course – £150
• Bupropion 150mg prolonged release tablets – 30 day treatment – £70
• Ask us for more details