What are the different types of NRT available?
NRT is available in many forms, allowing you to choose the method which best suits you. Patches: Discreet and easy to use, patches work by releasing a steady dose of nicotine into the blood stream, via the skin. Some patches are intended to be worn during the day only and other ’24-hour’ patches are designed for 24-hour use in order to help stave off early morning cravings. Gum: Gum allows you to control your nicotine dose. Learning to chew the gum properly is important. The idea is to chew gently until you get the flavour and then ‘park’ the gum in your cheek so that nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth. Nasal spray: This is the strongest form of NRT and is a small bottle of nicotine solution, which is sprayed directly into the nose. Absorbed faster than any other kind of NRT, this can help heavier smokers, especially where other forms of NRT have failed. Microtab: The microtab is a small white tablet that you put underneath your tongue and leave. It works by being abs
