Stop Smoking Service

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Stop Smoking Service | Allied Pharmacies

Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health. However, stopping smoking can be difficult due to nicotine addiction and withdrawal symptoms.

At Allied Pharmacies, our pharmacy teams offer professional Stop Smoking support and advice to help you successfully quit smoking and improve your long-term health.

Pharmacists can provide guidance on quitting strategies, recommend suitable treatments and offer ongoing support throughout your journey to becoming smoke-free.

Use the postcode search to find your nearest Allied Pharmacy offering Stop Smoking support.


What is the Stop Smoking Service?

The Stop Smoking Service provides professional advice and support to help people quit smoking safely and successfully.

Local stop smoking services are designed to help people quit by providing expert guidance and access to proven treatments that reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Pharmacists are trained to support individuals through the quitting process and can provide practical advice and personalised support plans.

Community pharmacies play an important role in helping people stop smoking because they are easily accessible healthcare locations where people can receive advice quickly.


How Allied Pharmacies Can Help You Quit Smoking

During a stop smoking consultation, the pharmacist will work with you to create a personalised quit plan tailored to your smoking habits and goals.

The service may include:

Personalised Quit Plan - Your pharmacist will discuss your smoking habits and help you set a quit date and strategy for stopping smoking.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) - Nicotine replacement therapy can help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Common options include: 

  • Nicotine patches
  • Nicotine gum
  • Nicotine lozenges
  • Nicotine inhalators
  • Nicotine nasal sprays

Your pharmacist can recommend the most suitable option based on your preferences and health needs.

Ongoing Support and Follow-Ups - Regular support from trained advisors can significantly increase your chances of quitting successfully.

Local stop smoking services provide ongoing encouragement, monitoring and support during the first few months after quitting.


Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Stopping smoking has immediate and long-term health benefits.

Within weeks and months of quitting, many people experience:

  • Improved breathing and lung function
  • Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke
  • Improved circulation
  • Better sense of taste and smell Increased energy levels

Quitting smoking also reduces the risk of many serious health conditions including cancer, heart disease and chronic lung disease.


Why Seek Help from a Pharmacy?

Many people try to quit smoking on their own, but professional support can greatly improve success rates.

Stop smoking services offer: 

  • Expert advice from trained healthcare professionals
  • Access to nicotine replacement therapies
  • Regular support and encouragement
  • Personalised quitting strategies

Research shows that people who receive professional support are significantly more likely to quit successfully.


Why Choose Allied Pharmacies?

Allied Pharmacies provide accessible healthcare services across communities throughout the UK.

Our pharmacies offer:

  • Experienced pharmacists trained in smoking cessation support 
  • Convenient local pharmacy locations 
  • Confidential consultations 
  • Personalised advice and treatment options

Our pharmacy teams are committed to helping you quit smoking safely and successfully.


Find Stop Smoking Support Near You

Stop Smoking support and advice are available at participating Allied Pharmacies across the UK.

Use the postcode search above to find your nearest pharmacy offering stop smoking consultations and treatment advice.

Our pharmacy teams are here to help you take the first step towards becoming smoke-free.

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Stop Smoking Service FAQ’s

Do I need a referral to access this service?
Yes. This service is for patients who have been referred from an acute NHS trust, during their discharge. These patients are then able to receive pharmacist advice and treatment under the Stop Smoking service at Allied Pharmacy.
NRT is short for nicotine replacement therapy. NRT is a medicine that contains a low level of nicotine (excluding the tar, carbon monoxide and other poisonous chemicals present in tobacco). This medicine can come in the form of skin patches, chewing gum, inhalators, tablets, lozenges, or nasal sprays etc.
Yes. You can come into your local Allied Pharmacy and seek advice on stopping smoking. In addition, you can also come into your local Allied Pharmacy to purchase NRT treatment.

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