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Smoking cessation support
30/03/2010
Statistics published today show more people are attempting to give up smoking.
Shona Robison Minister for Public Health said:
"Smoking remains the biggest preventable cause of ill-health and premature death in Scotland, and is associated with some 13,500 deaths and many more hospital admissions each year.
"Community pharmacies can now offer smoking cessation support. The 31 per cent increase in items prescribed shows more people are accessing support to quit.
"Giving up smoking is one of the best things anyone can do for their health. The evidence is clear that it is much easier to give up with the help of nicotine replacement therapy or other pharmacotherapy alongside structured specialist support."