Thousands of lives could be saved thanks to the roll-out of an improved anti-smoking pill on the NHS in England, the head of the health service will announce today.
Varenicline has been shown to work as well as vapes to help people stop smoking and be a more effective aid than nicotine-replacement gum or patches.
The daily pill is now set to be offered by the NHS to tens of thousands of smokers each year in England to provide another option to help them quit.
NHS Press Release 12th November 2024.