Page last updated April 2025
Community Pharmacies are contracted to deliver smoking cessation services to patients in NHS Lanarkshire.
This is normally a 12 week nicotine replacement therapy programme delivered along side quit support and advice.
The team who support the pharmacies with this delivery are the “Quit Your Way Pharmacy Support Team”.
On this page you will find Quit Your Way contacts, advice, documents, training and support to help you deliver a high quality effective service for patients in Lanarkshire.
Quit Your Way Pharmacy Support Team
- Helpline: 01698 754 888
- Email: PharmacyTobaccoControl@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
- Address: Tobacco Control Team, 14 Beckford Street, Hamilton, ML3 0TA.
Pharmacy Service Specifications
Our current pharmacy guidance document is currently under review and will be shared here when available
Please note the Pharmacy Service Specification is under review by the Scottish Government and will be added here once finalised. For some background, below are the current and historical service specification documents:
- Revised Service Specification COVID19 May 2020 PCA2020(P)09.pdf
- Service Specification July 2019 PCA2019(P)14.pdf
- Service Specification August 2017 PCA2017(P)07.pdf
- Service Specification June 2014 PCA2014(P)12.pdf
Below find a link to current formulary, *top tip* search for “nicotine” on the formulary home page
Formulary
Varenicline
Varenicline PGD – Click here
NRT Assessment form – Click here
Varenicline PGD is now live for use within NHS Lanarkshire. Registered Healthcare Professionals are covered under a PGD as soon as they accept the professional obligations by signing the Authorisation Sheet, while there is no regulatory or legal requirement for copies of the signed sheets to be submitted to the Board, it is recommended that Boards keep a list of the Registered Healthcare Professionals that are operating under a Patient Group Direction(s). In place of submitting signed sheets to the board, NHS Lanarkshire now has an e-form available for Community Pharmacy Registered Healthcare Professionals to notify boards of PGD sign up: PGD Sign Up
Guidance Pack
UPDATED VERSION COMING SOON
This document provides some useful information in delivering the smoking cessation programme. Any questions please get in touch with a member of the team on the details provided above.
Vaping
Anyone smoking tobacco and vaping can be provided NRT and support via pharmacy. Anyone who is a sole vaper can be referred to the specialist service for behavioural support only.
Any enquiries around vaping support, contact the helpline on 01698 754 888
Training & Further Learning
For any training enquiries please contact the Quit Your Way Pharmacy Support Team on 01698 754 888
Training is also available via TURAS for smoking cessation. https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/1475/pharmacy/cpd-resources/nhs-scotland-smoking-cessation-service
Resources
If you require leaflets, CO monitor resources etc then please complete the following form
PCR
Entering data accurately on to the PCR will initiate payments: QDS (Quit Date Set) £30, 4 week follow £15, 12 week follow up £35
A useful support video on using the PCR for updating client records for smoking cessation from Community Pharmacy Scotland can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF4SsPIwht8&feature=youtu.be
For PCR account set ups contact 01698 858 046 or email NHSLanarkshire.PharmacyFacilitation@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For PCR password resets please call the epharmacy helpdesk 0131 275 6600
Helpful guides on the PCR can be found below
Drug Interactions
Are you aware of the drug interactions with smoking? SPS has a helpful website on interactions :
- Considering drug interactions with smoking – SPS – Specialist Pharmacy Service – The first stop for professional medicines advice
- ASH Scotland Drug Interactions – IMPACT document
Useful Links & Contacts
Special Referrals to NHS Lanarkshire Quit Your Way Specialist Service
Any enquiries around vaping support, and for specialist, pregnancy and mental Health Teams contact via helpline on 01698 754 888