New ‘game changer’ stop smoking pill to be given to thousands on NHS
A daily pill designed to help people give up smoking will soon be rolled out on the NHS as experts hope it could prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths a year. Called Varenicline, the pill tackles nicotine cravings while also combatting withdrawal symptoms like irritability and sleeping issues.
What is the 'stop smoking pill' being rolled out on the NHS and how can you quit using Varenicline?
The NHS outlines its strategy for helping smokers quit using Varenicline, which NHS data shows gives people the best chance of kicking the habit once and for all
How the NHS’ anti-smoking pills work
Varenicline is a pill that has to be taken daily to help you stop smoking. It helps to reduce nicotine cravings and the urge to smoke again by stimulating the receptor in your brain that nicotine normally would. It blocks those receptors so nicotine can't bind to them, according to Lloyds Pharmacy.
NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pill
The NHS will start offering an "improved" stop smoking pill to tens of thousands of people in England who want to quit cigarettes. Varenicline, a daily tablet given over a few months, is as effective as vapes and more effective than nicotine replacement gum or patches,
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NHS England states that the tablet is as effective as vapes in helping people stop smoking, and even better than nicotine-replacement gum or patches. Around a quarter of those taking varenicline in tandem with behavioural support stop smoking for at least six months, the health service said.
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The NHS in England is launching Varenicline, a once-daily pill designed to help smokers quit by reducing nicotine cravings and easing withdrawal symptoms. Expected to assist over 85,000 smokers annually,
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The NHS has taken a great step for people who want to quit smoking!As per BBC, the NHS is set to introduce an enhanced stop-smoking pill to help tens of thousands of people in England to quit smoking.
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This allows smokers to gradually reduce their cigarette intake as they can start taking the pill before they fully quit. According to the NHS, Varenicline helps to curb cravings for nicotine and assists with withdrawal symptoms such as the urge to smoke again, feelings of depression or irritability, and difficulty sleeping.
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A daily pill called varenicline that is said to help smokers quit is being rolled out on the NHS. Varenicline works by tackling nicotine cravings and also helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.
'Game-changer' pill to help people stop smoking rolled out in UK
A once-a-day pill that could help tens of thousands of people give up cigarettes and prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths each year will be rolled out on the health service, health officials in the UK say.
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