Smoking Cessation

Ready to quit smoking? Our smoking cessation consultation provides personalized support, including advice, strategies, and medications to help you quit. We’re here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you have the tools and resources to quit smoking successfully and for good.

Quit Smoking for Good with professional support and tailored plan

Need & Key Challenges

Quitting smoking is crucial for reducing the risk of serious health conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer. It improves overall health, enhances lung function, and boosts quality of life, leading to a longer, healthier life.

It is also very easy to get lost in number of therapy options available to help you quit smoking. Just because your friend quit using patches does not mean it is going to work for you as well.

We understand the challenges when we talk about Smoking Cessation

  • Overcoming nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
  • Managing weight gain or other side effects after quitting.
  • Tracking health improvements and progress accurately.
  • Finding effective support and motivation to quit.
  • Accessing reliable resources and tools for quitting.
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How Do We Help?

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Personalized Assessment:

We offer tailored smoking cessation plans and resources to help you quit successfully.

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Prescription and Non Prescription options:

We can provide you with a prescription therapy such as Champix or Zyban or non prescription smoking cessation options such as Nicotine patches, nicotine gum, nicotine lozanges or nicotine spray (Nicorette) tailored to your situation.

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Professional Guidance:

Receive professional advice on managing cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and overall health

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Ongoing Assistance:

Benefit from continuous support and adjustments to your plan to ensure lasting success.

Why Choose Us?

Our team of skilled doctors, nurses, and specialists bring years of experience and expertise to ensure you receive the highest quality of care.
  • Tailored Cessation Plans:
    Customized strategies to address your unique needs and challenges in quitting smoking.
  • Expert Support:
    Professional guidance to help manage cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and overall health.
  • Health Monitoring:
    Routine lab tests to track improvements and monitor health during your cessation journey.
  • Continuous Care:
    Ongoing assistance and adjustments to your plan to support long-term success and maintain a smoke-free lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Olds Community Pharmacy provides personalized smoking cessation programs that include one-on-one consultations, expert advice, and access to various treatments such as nicotine replacement therapies (patches, gum, lozenges) and prescription medications like Champix or Zyban. Our pharmacists work with you to develop a plan tailored to your quitting goals.

Yes, some smoking cessation medications, like Champix (varenicline) or Zyban (bupropion), require a prescription. At Olds Community Pharmacy, our pharmacists can assess your needs and prescribe these medications to support your quit journey.

Nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) like patches, gum, and lozenges are proven to be effective in reducing withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings. When combined with counseling and a comprehensive quit plan from Olds Community Pharmacy, NRT significantly increases the chances of successfully quitting smoking.

Yes, Olds Community Pharmacy offers ongoing support to help you stay on track with your smoking cessation journey. Our pharmacists provide regular follow-ups, advice on managing cravings, and adjustments to your treatment plan if needed, ensuring long-term success.

Many health plans in Canada, including some provincial health programs, provide coverage for smoking cessation medications and counseling services. Our team at Olds Community Pharmacy can help you navigate your insurance options and determine any available coverage for your smoking cessation program. Even if you are not eligible, we would offer your the initial consultation at no charge to you.