Quit Smoking
Smoking Cessation Support - Nicotine Patches & Gum or Lozenges
The Ontario Government supports the role of the pharmacist as part of an integrated team that provides an enhanced level of care to their patients. The Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy also recognizes pharmacists as valuable support for Ontarians who want to quit smoking. As such, community pharmacists are currently funded by the Ontario Government for their expertise in providing a smoking cessation program to Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) recipients.
Smoking Cessation Support
The decision to quit smoking is an important, positive step towards improving your health.
Our pharmacist can help you in a number of ways, including:
- Helping you determine if you’re ready to quit
- Providing materials that can help you prepare to quit and supporting you during the quitting process
- Meeting with you for follow-up sessions to monitor your progress
- Recommending and prescribing a medication that can help you quit, if you are a suitable candidate.
Quick Facts:
Each year, 13,000 Ontarians die from smoking-related illnesses — equivalent to 36 lives every day.
The tobacco-related disease costs Ontario’s health care system $1.93 billion in direct healthcare costs and $5.8 billion in productivity losses annually.
If you’re ready to take the next step, please talk to the pharmacist about your options.
Quitting smoking is difficult. That’s why it’s important to get as much support as you can.