Nicotine Replacement Therapy and other stop smoking medicines
There are a range of different treatments available that can greatly improve your chances of stopping smoking.
Types of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) available include:
- Nicotine Patches
- Nasal Spray
- Lozenges (Mint Flavour)
- Micro Tabs
- NRT Gum (Various flavours)
- Inhalator
You can purchase these products over the counter, but they are also available on prescription. If you do not pay prescription charges you will not pay for your NRT.
If you have previously tried NRT products without success there are two oral medications that can be used these are called Champix and Zyban.
A quick appointment with your GP will be required , just to check that Champix or Zyban are suitable for you, especially if you are already taking other medications.
Every smoker is different from the next, and all NRT is specifically tailored to each individual and this will make you more successful.
Support is crucial to success and all NRT products are clearly shown to work in conjunction with a seven week programme run by a fully trained stop smoking advisor.
Remember – you are 4 times more likely to quit with the Stop Smoking Service, and it is never too later to stop… Good Luck!
