Stop-smoking pill varenicline to be offered on NHS – what you need to know
November 20, 2024 by theconversation.com
Stop-smoking pill varenicline to be offered on NHS – what you need to know
Varenicline, a highly effective smoking cessation pill, is back on the NHS after being withdrawn in 2021 due to impurities. A new version has been approved and can double or triple the chances of quitting compared to other methods. Varenicline works by blocking nicotine receptors in the brain, reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It is estimated to help over 85,000 people quit smoking annually in the UK, potentially preventing 9,500 smoking-related deaths. While it can have side-effects like nausea, varenicline's benefits in improving public health make it a valuable tool in reducing smoking-related risks. Combining quitting aids with counselling enhances success rates. Support for quitting is available at www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/.
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12.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 7.2 million current smokers in United Kingdom 14.60% of men are current smokers but only 11.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
