Quit Smoking
Get assessed by your pharmacist to get an effective new prescription to quit smoking.
Requesting a Scripted consultation is really, really easy.
You can book your visit online in a snap.
Or, walk-in to your local Scripted pharmacy any time and scan the QR code on the Scripted poster near the pharmacy counter.
Select a treatment and complete a digital self-assessment including medical history, symptoms, medications.
A pharmacist will have an in person consultation with you in the pharmacy.
If appropriate, the pharmacist will issue you a new prescription and fill or administer treatment in the same visit.
What is Smoking Cessation?
Smoking cessation is the process to quit smoking a tobacco product. Due to the addictive properties of products such as tobacco, that contain nicotine, quitting can be difficult to do.
Why is it beneficial to quit smoking?
Tobacco use is estimated to cause over 6 million deaths every year, making it the lead preventable cause of death. Smoking is harmful to your body in many ways. Smoking greatly increases the chance of getting heart disease, lung disease, and cancer. Smoking also increases the chance of having a heart attack, a stroke, or clogged arteries. The consequences of smoking can be devastating to your health, but quitting smoking can reduce your risk for developing these health conditions. It is never too late to quit smoking.
What you should know
Our platform guides pharmacists to review the answers you provide to the Scripted self-assessment questions to help you select the right option for you.
We use evidence based guidelines and protocols to ask you the right questions that will assess whether it’s safe for your pharmacist to prescribe or if you should be referred to a doctor, nurse, or specialist.
Quit Smoking FAQ's
Can I be seen through Scripted to quit smoking?
- Male or Female
- Age 18 to 65
- Pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- Kidney disease
- Current, or past history of stomach ulcers
- Previous heart attack or stroke
Common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal include:
- Craving a cigarette or tobacco product
- Difficulty concentrating
- Weight gain
- Anger or irritability
