Pharmasave helps Canadians kick nicotine in 2018
Pharmasave’s latest effort is focusing on helping Canadians quit nicotine. The company has encouraged Canadians to understand their personal health risks from smoking and get pharmacist support to help them become tobacco-free. Despite having one of the lowest smoking rates the world, smoking tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in Canada.
“There is still so much that we can and should do," Pharmasave national director of pharmacy innovation Allison Nourse said. “Becoming tobacco-free is not easy and often takes numerous attempts. Consistent support and advocacy from a qualified healthcare professional to motivate and encourage behavioral changes related to smoking habits, while at the same time managing nicotine withdrawal symptoms, can increase the success rate of becoming tobacco-free. Regardless of how long a person has been smoking or using other forms of tobacco, Pharmasave pharmacists can help people become tobacco-free, improving their quality of life and increasing positive health outcomes.”
Pharmacists can counsel patients on available options for quitting, including medication and nicotine replacement products, as well as outline a step-by-step plan that includes strategies for handling cravings and managing withdrawal symptoms, the company said. Pharmasave said that studies have shown increased effectiveness from combining counseling and medication when helping individuals quit smoking.
“There is still so much that we can and should do," Pharmasave national director of pharmacy innovation Allison Nourse said. “Becoming tobacco-free is not easy and often takes numerous attempts. Consistent support and advocacy from a qualified healthcare professional to motivate and encourage behavioral changes related to smoking habits, while at the same time managing nicotine withdrawal symptoms, can increase the success rate of becoming tobacco-free. Regardless of how long a person has been smoking or using other forms of tobacco, Pharmasave pharmacists can help people become tobacco-free, improving their quality of life and increasing positive health outcomes.”
Pharmacists can counsel patients on available options for quitting, including medication and nicotine replacement products, as well as outline a step-by-step plan that includes strategies for handling cravings and managing withdrawal symptoms, the company said. Pharmasave said that studies have shown increased effectiveness from combining counseling and medication when helping individuals quit smoking.