Our extensive online training and assessment programme covers all aspects of advice on the use of stop smoking medications and nicotine vapes.
In this section we have a couple of general resources that relate to stop smoking aids.
Nicotine vapes and the behaviour change techniques associated with them are covered in our online training and assessment programme, specifically the Vaping: a guide for healthcare professionals module.
This section includes a number of briefings, including our latest guidance for health and social care professionals, and guidance on supporting clients who want to stop vaping.
We are, like you, gaining clinical experience and expertise in helping our clients to quit using cytisine. As we learn more, we will develop more training and support materials for you.
Here we include a NEW briefing, a summary and dosing guide, and the Summary of Product Characteristics. Plus information for a Medicines Management application to add cytisine to your formulary.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and the behaviour change techniques associated with their use is covered in our online training and assessment programme, specifically the Stop smoking medications module.
This section includes links to the Summary of Product Characteristics for each NRT product.
Marketed in the UK by Pfizer since 2006, varenicline (Champix) was an important stop smoking aid until 2021 when it was withdrawn on safety grounds. Currently only unlicensed varenicline, which does meet safety standards, is available in the UK (see below) but there are some generic varenicline licenses granted, although the medications are not available. We will keep you informed of developments.