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NHS England to Offer 'Game-Changer' Stop Smoking Pill Varenicline

Nov 12, 2024, 06:34 AM

The National Health Service (NHS) in England is set to introduce a new stop smoking pill, varenicline, to help tens of thousands of smokers quit. This initiative is part of a broader government effort to prevent ill health by offering the drug without charge. Varenicline is described as a 'game-changer' and is expected to save thousands of lives by aiding smokers in their quest to give up smoking. The rollout of this daily pill is aimed at improving the success rate of smoking cessation efforts across the country.