How our stop smoking service works
Complete our simple, confidential online consultation
5 mins
One of our clinicians confirms your suitability and notifies you by email
About 30 mins (Mon-Sun 9am-5pm)
Choose delivery or collection
Next day delivery
Same-day pharmacy collection
Collect in your local ParcelShop
About stop smoking treatments
Our stop smoking clinic
Request a treatment and answer a few questions for us to check clinical suitability. If approved, we will make a pack available for you to start your course.
How do stop smoking tablets work?
Varenicline works in the same way as Champix – it reduces the cravings and withdrawal symptoms that occur when you stop smoking. For best effect, a 12-week course should be completed.
Cytisine reduces the urge to smoke by ‘tricking’ your brain into thinking you’ve had a cigarette. It also relieves cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The standard course treatment is 25 days.
What are the side effects of stop smoking tablets?
There are side effects associated with stop smoking tablets. Read about the side effects of varenicline here, and the side effects of cytisine here.
We will assess your suitability for a prescription when you request the treatment. If you have any concerns, contact us via your Patient Record or speak to your GP.
What happens when you stop smoking
Quitting can be challenging, but the benefits to your body and health are significant. Smoking is the cause of 20% of all adult deaths in England. It's also proven to contribute to heart disease, lung cancer and stroke.
Once you stop smoking, your risk of developing long-term illness decreases, your breathing can improve, and you may find you have more energy. You'll also protect the health of those around you by not exposing them to second-hand smoke.
Stop smoking FAQs
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Doctor's stop smoking advice
Our stop smoking treatments can help you quit smoking by reducing cravings and relieving withdrawal symptoms, but the most successful quitters are motivated to stop.
Willpower is particularly important in social situations, like when you're out for drinks. You may want to improve your health, improve your chances of having a family, or save money. Taking up a new hobby or making plans for when your course is over could help you stay focused.
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Stop smoking support
Telling your friends, colleagues and family that you're trying to quit can significantly support you. Ask them not to smoke around you and find other ways to take breaks at work or socialise, like going to the cinema or going on a walk.
Hypnotherapy, acupuncture, or counselling are common non-medicinal alternatives to quitting smoking that work for many people.
Delivery and collection information
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Same-day collection (Free)
Order before 5pm Monday-Friday to collect the same day in pharmacies nationwide. Subject to the availability of your treatment in your selected pharmacy.
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Standard delivery (Free)
Delivered within 5-7 working days.
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Next-day delivery (£4.95)
Orders approved before 5pm Monday-Friday will arrive within 1-2 working days.
Orders approved between 5pm Friday and 12pm Sunday will usually arrive on Monday or Tuesday.
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Standard ParcelShop collection (Free)
Collect from 7000+ convenient ParcelShops in 2-3 working days.
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Next day ParcelShop collection (£2.95)
Collect next day from 7000+ convenient ParcelShop locations, if approved before 5pm Monday-Friday.
Saturday and Sunday orders, collect Monday if approved before 12pm Sunday or Tuesday if ordered after 12pm.
