Break the Habit
A Pharmacist’s Toolkit for Smoking Cessation Counselling
Pharmacists play a crucial role in supporting patients’ efforts to quit smoking. Despite declining smoking rates in Canada, 12% of Canadians aged 15 and older reported smoking in 2022. This sobering statistic highlights the ongoing need for comprehensive smoking cessation efforts.
CPhA has created a series of resources to equip pharmacists with tools and strategies they need to deliver effective smoking cessation interventions. We have also provided programs, digital resources and insurance information that you can share with your patients, making it easier for them to get the support they need to successfully quit smoking.
This toolkit has been supported by an educational grant from Kenvue.
Assessment
Resources to assess patient readiness, smoking habits and health risks to tailor personalized smoking cessation plan for better outcomes.
Treatment
Pharmacological and behavioural interventions to help pharmacists support patients in successfully quitting smoking and preventing relapse.
Pharmacological Options:
Behavioural Interventions:
- Behavioural Support
- Tips to set yourself up for Success
- Using Motivational Interviewing for Smoking Cessation
- Stages of Change
Patient Population:
Care Plan
Personalized care plan to ensure long-term smoking cessation success.
Patient Resources
Accessible and user-friendly resources and tools to empower patients throughout their smoking cessation journey.
Community Resources
Community resources to provide pharmacists with a comprehensive array of tools and supports to aid smoking cessation, featuring a variety of online programs, educational resources, apps, helplines and free product support.
Please see individual resources for more information.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Supply Resources