Nicotine dependence
Drug Safety Update
January 2021: SSRI/SNRI antidepressant medicines: small increased risk of postpartum haemorrhage when used in the month before delivery
November 2020: Bupropion (Zyban): risk of serotonin syndrome with use with other serotonergic drugs
January 2020: E-cigarette use or vaping: reporting suspected adverse reactions, including lung injury
October 2009: Smoking and smoking cessation: clinically significant interactions with commonly used medicines
November 2008: Varenicline: adverse psychiatric reactions, including depression
NICE Guidance
NG92 Stop smoking interventions and services, March 2018
TA123 Varenicline for smoking cessation, July 2007
Smoking cessation interventions are a cost-effective way of reducing ill health and prolonging life. Smokers should be advised to stop and offered help if interested in doing so.
Where possible, smokers should have access to a smoking cessation clinic for behavioural support.
Local Guidance
| Pack | Price |
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| 7 patch | £11.43 |
| Pack | Price |
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| 14 patch | |
| 2 patch | |
| 7 patch | £11.43 |
| Pack | Price |
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| 14 patch | |
| 7 patch | £11.43 |
| Pack | Price |
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| 20 cartridge | £22.64 |
| 36 cartridge | £35.66 |
| 4 cartridge | £6.43 |
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| 12 lozenge | |
| 20 lozenge | |
| 36 lozenge | |
| 60 lozenge | £12.56 |
| 96 lozenge |
| Pack | Price |
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| 20 lozenge | |
| 36 lozenge | |
| 60 lozenge | £12.56 |
| 72 lozenge | £7.40 |
| 80 lozenge | £12.17 |
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| 11 tablet | |
| 56 tablet |
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| 14 tablet | |
| 28 tablet | |
| 56 tablet |