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Pharmacological Treatment for Tobacco Dependence

This module focuses on the pharmacological treatments available to smokers during a quit attempt, including; nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline, bupropion and cytisine and their effectiveness in promoting a successful quit attempt. 

This e-learning course is comprised of 8 modules exploring how to deliver an effective cessation programme to your patients. The content was developed alongside experts in Tobacco Cessation from King's College London.

Published November 2017.

Pharmacological Treatment for Tobacco Dependence
Module
English
0 CME Points

Target audience

This module is for health professionals/students looking to expand their knowledge in the field of tobacco addiction with a focus on tobacco dependence treatment.

Learning objectives

Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of:

  • Evidence based medicines to help smokers quit, including nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline bupropion and cytisine.

IT Requirements

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Disclosure policy

ecancer and everyone involved in the development of this module has no actual or potential conflict of interest whatsoever which impinges on the making, peer reviewing and dissemination of this e-learning module which was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Pfizer.

Support

Production of this module was funded by an unrestricted grant from Pfizer.