NHS to extend nicotine replacement therapy
THE number of pharmacies in Lothian offering nicotine replacement therapy to help smokers kick the habit is to more than double.
The service will now be available through an additional 53 pharmacies, following the success of the first phase of a scheme launched in late December involving 40 outlets.
The new scheme sees local pharmacies offering up to 12 weeks of one-to-one smoking support, with nicotine replacement therapy on prescription.
Fiona Moore, NHS Lothian smoking cessation co-ordinator, said: "NHS Lothian wants to make it as easy as possible for people to get support to stop smoking. We are delighted to be able to make this support available through a wider range of local pharmacies."
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