Stop Smoking Treatments

Smoking is known to be one of the biggest causes of death in the UK. By smoking daily, you are increasing your chances to develop a serious health condition such as cancer, lung disease, diabetes, stroke and COPD. Although some conditions may be fatal, you are causing long term damage to your body. Studies show that 78,000 people die from smoking in the UK.

Cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive. People who regularly smoke are addicted to the nicotine, but it’s the tar and other chemicals in the tobacco that causes the body harm.

Stop smoking not only improves your physical health but also it is proven to boost your mental health and well-being. Quitting smoking can improve mood, and help relieve stress, anxiety and depression.

Look at what happens when you quit smoking. See infographic below:

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There are many quitting aids you can use to help you stop smoking.

• Prescription medication – Medication prescribed by the GP or pharmacist can increase your chances to stop smoking.
• Stop smoking services – Getting behavioural and pharmacological support as well as using prescription medication is 4x more effective to quit smoking successfully.
• Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) – NRT comes in the form of patches, gums or e- cigarettes. This has a lower chance of success in stopping smoking.
• Cold Turkey – Using your own willpower to quit smoking is the least effective way of stop smoking. This method usually causes severe withdrawal symptoms.

Where to get it?

The Family Chemist offers a secure and discreet service at low online prices for smoking cessation products. We offer prescription treatments for Champix and Zyban for those who wish to quit smoking successfully.

What is Champix?

Champix (also called varenicline) is a medicine that can help you stop smoking. It reduces the cravings for nicotine and helps with the withdrawal symptoms you get when you stop smoking. These can include an urge to smoke again, feeling depressed or irritable, and difficulty sleeping.

What is Zyban?

Zyban is a medicine prescribed to help you stop smoking. Zyban is a prescription only medicine with an active ingredient called Bupropion 150mg modified release tablets. This is a nicotine free quit aid. Zyban reduces interest in smoking, the cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The medication will be most effective if you are fully committed to giving up smoking. Bupropion has been used in the past for other purposes but we at The Family Chemist only prescribe Zyban to help patients stop smoking.

If you are unsure of which treatment is best for you. Get in touch with The Family Chemist and we can support you in your journey to quit. 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stop-smoking-treatments/

If you need any help or advice, feel free to contact us at enquiries@thefamilychemist.co.uk or your GP.