Smoking cessation
Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health, and that of your loved ones. There are many treatment options available and one of our Queen Street Pharmacy trained Pharmacists can help find the best one for you. Book a consultation
Why should I consider quitting?
Around 5,000 people die each year in New Zealand because of smoking or second-hand smoke exposure. That’s 13 people a day.
We can help you quit smoking
We do this by offering pharmacist consultations and follow-up using the most up-to-date information on nicotine replacement therapy. We can also assist you (in conjunction with your GP) to maximise your chances of success with the prescription products available to assist with smoking cessation.
What treatments are available?
Some people rely on their own willpower to get them through the cravings and withdrawal symptoms (called going ‘cold turkey’). This method may be successful but does not work for all smokers.
There are many treatment options to help beat your addiction and reduce withdrawal cravings. The main options are:
nicotine replacement products (eg, chewing gum, lozenges, patches, inhalators and mouth spray)
prescription medicines such as bupropion, varenicline and nortriptyline.
Quit smoking treatments can be effective in helping you give up smoking, but they only deal with the physical dependence. To get the most benefit, you’ll need other methods that help with the psychological (emotional and mental) part of quitting, such as quit.org.nz
The best treatment for you will depend on your personal choice, your age, whether you're pregnant or breastfeeding and any medical conditions you have. One of our trained Queen Street Pharmacists can help you find the best treatment option for you.
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