The Independent newspaper reported that new pills are set to be launched to stop… SmokingWhich is given to thousands of people who are included in the National Health System in England, and experts say that these pills could help 85,000 people stop smoking every year.
She said that daily schedules are designed to help people… Stop smoking In Britain’s National Health Service, where experts hope it will prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths each year.
These pills treat nicotine cravings and combat withdrawal symptoms such as irritability and sleep problems.
The Chief Executive of the National Health Service in England, Amanda Pritchard, described the drug as a “game-changer” and confirmed that it would be introduced into the health service.
Speaking at the NHS Annual Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool, Pritchard said: “This simple daily pill could be a game-changer for people wanting to quit smoking, and is a vital next step in to move the NHS towards prevention.
Amanda said: “Smoking remains one of the biggest public health problems facing the NHS, and has a devastating effect on the body – from the lungs to the heart, blood and brain, and increases the risk of cancer , diabetes and stroke. “
According to NHS England, using tablets along with behavioral support can help around 1 in 4 people stop smoking for at least 6 months.
Officials believe the move could help more than 85,000 people quit smoking each year over the next five years, as well as prevent up to 9,500 smoking-related deaths.
The new version of these tablets has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority as safe.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, side effects can include nausea or vomiting with the full dose; or sleep problems; constipation or flatulence; Or changes in mood or behaviour, although this is rare.
The National Institute for Health Excellence is currently reviewing another drug, which tricks the brain into thinking someone has smoked a cigarette by associating it with the -one receptor that contains nicotine.
Dr Ian Walker, executive director of policy at Cancer Research UK, said: “Along with funding for smoking cessation services, tools like this would help more people to quit smoking.” therefore it is vital that steps are taken to stop people from smoking in the first place.”
2024-11-13 13:31:00
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