What is varenicline? The 'game changing' pill set to help 'thousands' quit smoking
The new drug will help thousands of smokers to quit and could save the NHS millions, but what can patients expect from it?
What is the 'stop smoking pill' being rolled out on the NHS and how can you quit using Varenicline?
The NHS outlines its strategy for helping smokers quit using Varenicline, which NHS data shows gives people the best chance of kicking the habit once and for all
'Game-changer' pill to help people stop smoking rolled out in UK
A once-a-day pill that could help tens of thousands of people give up cigarettes and prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths each year will be rolled out on the health service, health officials in the UK say.
New ‘game changer’ stop smoking pill to be given to thousands on NHS
A daily pill designed to help people give up smoking will soon be rolled out on the NHS as experts hope it could prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths a year. Called Varenicline, the pill tackles nicotine cravings while also combatting withdrawal symptoms like irritability and sleeping issues.
'Game-changer' stop-smoking pill varenicline to be offered on NHS
Around £2.5bn is spent annually by the NHS on treating health issues caused by smoking - the leading cause of preventable illness and deaths.
NHS stop smoking pill Varenicline rolled out with free support and no need to be planning to quit
The daily tablet 'Varenicline' is different to gums and patches because it doesn't contain nicotine and is being reintroduced on the NHS
'Stop-smoking pill Varenicline is the fairytale secret of eternal youth I wish I'd had'
Polly Hudson used to be a world-class smoker, and quitting cigarettes was the hardest thing she has done, so she is ...
NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pill
The NHS will start offering an "improved" stop smoking pill to tens of thousands of people in England who want to quit ...
North East town could benefit most from new anti-smoking drug according to study
Stockton has been named one of the areas set to benefit the most from the introduction of anti-smoking drug Varenicline.
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Generic varenicline for smoking cessation to be rolled out in England
Varenicline, a daily pill that reduces cravings for nicotine and helps with withdrawal symptoms, will now be offered to tens of thousands of people who smoke in England, NHS England chief executive ...
What is Varenicline and how does the NHS stop smoking drug work?
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which provides drug guidance for the NHS, said there are some side ...
New ‘game changer’ pill to stop smoking to be given to thousands for free
A daily pill designed to help people give up smoking will soon be rolled out on the NHS as experts hope it could prevent ...
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UK launches new stop-smoking pill vs. tobacco addiction
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) announced on Tuesday the rollout of an improved version of varenicline, a stop-smoking ...
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How quitting cigarettes benefits your body after a day, a month and a year
The effects on your body of stopping smoking can be noticed in the first few days, but benefits continue over the next months ...