Create a quit-smoking plan
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Having troubles on how to quit smoking? Your pharmacist can help you by giving advice and guiding you through this journey. Here’s an action plan you can follow with your pharmacist to cope with obstacles you may face as you quit smoking:
1. Select a quit date
We ought to start at some point, so we need to pick a specific date to quit smoking and mark it in the calendar, and set up obtainable goals. Share it with your family and friends and seek guidance and support from them.
2. Keep in touch with your pharmacist
Your pharmacist will:
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Discover how dependent you are on nicotine
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Assist you to understand your main smoking habits and identify your triggers
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Question you about your former attempts to quit smoking to make sure you don’t draw back into the same bad habits
3. Follow a customized treatment
If necessary, your pharmacist can prescribe a tailored solution, including:
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Nicotine substitute products used for replacing the nicotine from cigarettes (patches, chewing gum, and lozenges)
4. Give yourself a reward
You should give yourself a reward as you progress with your goals. Many benefits of a smoke-free life can be experienced in the long-term, but some are almost instant as well. So keep on going!
The pharmacy services presented in this section are offered by Lifeconnect Pharmacy. The pharmacists are solely responsible for the professional activities carried out during the practice of pharmacy. These services are offered in participating pharmacies only. Certain fees and conditions may apply.
* The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide complete information on the subject matter or to replace the advice of a health professional. This information does not constitute medical consultation, diagnosis or opinion and should not be interpreted as such. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions about your health, medications or treatment.