Services Database Providing Nicotine Replacement Therapy through a Voucher Scheme

Service ID

199720

Description

The purpose of this service is to enable easy and equitable access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). The aim is that through the ease of access to appropriate stop smoking treatments this service will contribute towards a reduction in smoking prevalence across Sefton by supporting high quality stop smoking service provision. 

The pharmacy contractor will supply NRT directly to the service user in accordance with the voucher issued by authorised stop smoking services and will advise on its use.

Location of service

Sefton LPC

Commissioner

Local Authority (LA)

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Local Authority (LA)

Service type

NRT and/or varenicline voucher scheme

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

Not known. 

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