There is strong evidence from previous studies that nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is effective in helping smokers to stop. The 1998 UK government White Paper Smoking Kills emphasizes that in General Practice smokers should be offered advice and support in their efforts to quit. However, GPs ...
Nurse prescribers are now able to prescribe nicotine replacement therapy to children from the age of 12. Even though nurse prescribers have prescribing authority for this therapy they can only proceed with valid consent. In this article, Richard Griffith considers the legal requirements for obtaining...
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has been available free of charge for medical cardholders in Ireland (29.84% of the population) since April 2001. We investigate the prescribing patterns for NRT before and after this change in reimbursement status. Using the General Medical Services Payments Board...
nicotine replacement therapysmoking/tobacco cessationprimary care physicianNearly 70% of people who use tobacco want to quit. Combination nicotine replacement therapy (cNRT), a long-acting controller plus short-acting reliever, is the most effective way to prescribe nicotine but is infrequently ...
In the parent study (N=8027), subjects aged 18–75 years, smoking 10 or more cigarettes per day were randomized 1:1:1:1 to CHANTIX 1 mg BID, bupropion SR 150 mg BID, nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) patch 21 mg/day or placebo for a treatment period of 12 weeks; they were then...
successfully quit. You can too. You’ve already taken the first smart step by choosing the patch and the HABITROL Take Control® Support Program. The program includes the use of nicotine replacement therapy and behavioral support, a combination that can significantly increase your chances of ...
The chance of high blood pressure may be higher if you also use nicotine replacement therapy (such as a nicotine patch) to help you stop smoking (see the section of this Medication Guide called "How should I take Bupropron Hydrochloride Extended-release (SR) tablets?"). Manic episodes. Som...
Analysis of the prescribing habits of dual nicotine replacement therapy by primary care providers compared to the pharmacist in a smoking cessation clinic Background InformationCigarette smoking rates among adults are improving but there is still considerable morbidity and mortalityassociated with its use....
In 2005, licensing arrangements for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in the United Kingdom were broadened such that NRT could be prescribed to pregnant smokers. However, little is known about trends and uptake of NRT by pregnant women. We aimed to quantify annual trends of NRT uptake in and...
In 2005, licensing arrangements for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in the United Kingdom were broadened such that NRT could be prescribed to pregnant smokers. However, little is known about trends and uptake of NRT by pregnant women. We aimed to quantify annual trends of NRT uptake in and...