Stop smoking medicines
Prescription tablets, that do not contain nicotine, are also available to help you stop smoking. The three main medicines available are:
- Varenicline
- Cytisine
- Buproprion
You can only be prescribed these medicines if you are aged 18 or over. They are not suitable if you have a pre-existing condition or are pregnant.
With this method, you set a date to stop smoking and start taking the tablets one to 2 weeks before that date. These tablets can help you through the withdrawal symptoms by reducing your craving for a cigarette.
If you think this treatment could be right for you, contact our specialist advisers at ABL Health. They can talk to you about the different types of medicine and other quit options.
If you decide medicine is right for you, they will work with your GP to get a prescription and will continue to support you on your quit journey.
Visit the NHS Better Health website for more information about using medicine to quit smoking.