Quitting smoking or vaping: what actually works

Most people who smoke or vape have tried to stop more than once. That's not failure — it's data. Here's what genuinely improves your odds, from the pharmacy bench.

Willpower alone is the hard mode

Going cold-turkey on willpower works for a small minority. For everyone else, combining a stop-smoking medicine with a bit of support roughly doubles the chance of quitting for good. There's no medal for doing it the hard way.

Nicotine replacement, done properly

The trick most people miss is combining a long-acting patch with a fast-acting form — gum, lozenge, mouth spray or inhalator — for the cravings that spike. We can match the patch strength to how much you smoke and show you how to use the quick forms correctly.

Prescription options exist too

Some people do better with prescription tablets that reduce cravings and withdrawal. That's a GP conversation, but we can talk you through what's available so you walk in informed.

Vaping isn't a free pass

If you've switched to vaping and want off that too, the same toolkit applies. Nicotine is nicotine, and the cravings respond to the same approach. We won't judge where you're starting from.

Pick a date and tell us

Quit attempts go better with a plan and a person in your corner. Set a quit date, come in a few days before, and we'll set you up with the right combination and check in as you go.

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