Whats the NHS smoking cessation program like, and how can I prepare for my first meeting?
[I’m an NHS Primary Care administrator]. You should have no problem* getting a NHS prescription for bupropion (Zyban) if you’re serious and motivated about quitting. NICE guidance recommends the use of bupropion or Nicotine Replacement Therapy in smoking cessation. As for what your session will be like, this varies depending on who’s taking it. But don’t forget that your nurse really really wants you to quit. This is partly because s/he cares about you but also because s/he cares about her/his targets! I know patients who have found it helpful. Good luck. I hope this works. The smoking ban in England starts on 1 July and this should help everyone trying to quit. *Obviously, I’m not a doctor and can’t speak to contraindications etc but the main exceptions are being under 18 or being pregnant which I’m assuming don’t apply.
