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tobacco dependence (stop smoking): assessment + prescribing

a practical nice ng209-aligned guide to brief advice, behavioural support, and pharmacotherapy (nrt, varenicline, bupropion, cytisinicline) for stopping smoking or vaping.

last reviewed: 2026-02-13
based on: NICE NG209 (published 30 Nov 2021; last updated 04 Feb 2025)

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This page is an educational, clinician-written summary of publicly available NICE guidance intended for trained healthcare professionals. It uses original wording (not copied text) and should be used alongside the full NICE source, local pathways, and clinical judgement. Doses provided are for general reference; always check the BNF/SPC.