{"id":68,"date":"2024-05-15T14:27:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T13:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/nhs-borders\/pharmacy-services\/stop-smoking-service\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:27:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:27:46","slug":"stop-smoking-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/pages\/pharmacy-services\/stop-smoking-service\/","title":{"rendered":"QYW Stop Smoking Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/Quit-Your-Way-pulse-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-658\" style=\"width:451px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/Quit-Your-Way-pulse-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/Quit-Your-Way-pulse-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/Quit-Your-Way-pulse-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/Quit-Your-Way-pulse.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Last reviewed October 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community Pharmacies&nbsp;are contracted to deliver the QYW Stop Smoking Service to patients&nbsp;in NHS Lanarkshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;is a 12 week programme using NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy) or Varenicline, alongside quit support and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team who support the pharmacies with this delivery&nbsp;are the &#8220;<em><strong>Quit Your Way Pharmacy Support Team<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this page you will find&nbsp;Quit Your Way&nbsp;contacts, advice, documents, training and support to help you deliver a high quality effective service for patients in Lanarkshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Newsletter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quit Your Pharmacy Support Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PCR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training &amp; Further Learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Varenicline PGD &amp; Assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guidance Pack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drug Interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources\/CO Monitor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pharmacy Service Specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NHS Lanarkshire Quit Your Way Specialist Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Useful links &amp; other information<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-nhs-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d92a00a4515fd8b156cccd7d36b38880\">1. <strong>Newsletter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">1st edition QYW Pharmacy Support Team Newsletter  <a href=\"https:\/\/sway.cloud.microsoft\/EcoJ4ZdjI0ETr6jT?ref=email\"><strong><em>https:\/\/sway.cloud.microsoft\/EcoJ4ZdjI0ETr6jT?ref=email<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Quit Your Way Pharmacy Support Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helpline: <strong>01698 754 888<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email:<strong> <a href=\"mailto:PharmacyTobaccoControl@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk\">PharmacyTobaccoControl@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address: Udston Hospital, Farm Road, Hamilton ML3 9LA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. PCR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-emergency-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cfe9a4a0a87003bde9ce0682020d6840\"><strong>Updating the PCR regularly and at the key points (Quit Date\/Week 4\/Week 12) ensures data is uploaded to the NHS Lanarkshire database<\/strong> <strong>which contributes to the LDP (Local Delivery Plan) Target set by Scottish Government. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-emergency-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a34eece80e68b8409c80332992273115\"><strong>By checking reports section on homepage of PCR you will see number of records requiring action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/PCR-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/PCR-homepage.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/PCR-homepage-300x113.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Payment for delivery of the QYW Stop Smoking Service are made to a pharmacy if PCR entries are correctly submitted at Quit date (\u00a330), 4 (\u00a315) and 12 (\u00a335) but no later than weeks 1, 6, 14 (respectively). No further payment is made if support to the client is made beyond week 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;useful support video on using the PCR for updating client records for smoking cessation from Community Pharmacy Scotland can be found here:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QF4SsPIwht8&amp;feature=youtu.be\"><strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QF4SsPIwht8&amp;feature=youtu.be<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Helpful guides on the PCR can be found&nbsp;below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-PCR-Hints-Tips.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"619\">QYW PCR Hints &amp; Tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-PCR-Visual-Aid.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"620\">QYW PCR Visual Aid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Pharmacy-Screenshot-Guide-1-1.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"623\">QYW Pharmacy Screenshot Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-PCR-Error-Codes.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-PCR-Error-Codes.pdf\">QYW PCR Error Codes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All Community Pharmacists, Pre-registration Pharmacists and Registered Technicians should have a PCR account, which can be set up without access to NHS mail. To register for a PCR account, please complete the below PCR Application Form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PCR Application Form &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/PCR-Form-for-Pharmacy-to-Complete.docx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/PCR-Form-for-Pharmacy-to-Complete.docx\">Click here<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PCR Application Forms should be sent to <a href=\"mailto:NHSLanarkshire.PharmacyFacilitation@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk\">NHSLanarkshire.PharmacyFacilitation@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have forgotten your username or password to your PCR account please contact the ePharmacy helpdesk on&nbsp;<strong>0131 275 6600<\/strong> and one of the advisors will unlock and issue you a temporary password which is valid for 4 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Training &amp; Further Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea0e173de1c01ce91ce78f6c8c7dc69f\">To access the TURAS and Public Health Scotland modules, you will require to have an account which you can set up using your own email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d094415c81e5279f8ede9ef4880382c\"><strong><em>PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73349dfc926b22420a0d015ce8670aeb\">Stop Smoking Introduction <mark class=\"has-inline-color has-nhs-bright-blue-color\"><\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.publichealthscotland.scot\/enrol\/index.php?id=545\"><strong><em><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nhs-blue-color\">https:\/\/learning.publichealthscotland.scot\/enrol\/index.php?id=545<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-32c5a4735c1acca80c2dfa66911ec089\">Very Brief Advice Module <a href=\"https:\/\/learning.publichealthscotland.scot\/course\/view.php?id=558\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/learning.publichealthscotland.scot\/course\/view.php?id=558\"><strong><em><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nhs-blue-color\">https:\/\/learning.publichealthscotland.scot\/course\/view.php?id=558<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66935e82d7deb7cdfbdad1cce4059e9a\"><em style=\"font-weight: bold\">TURAS <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d6a1b350b3346f19b13a5af3d692249e\">Varenicline Module <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.nes.nhs.scot\/1475\/pharmacy\/cpd-resources\/nhs-scotland-smoking-cessation-service\"><strong><em><mark style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-nhs-blue-color\">https:\/\/learn.nes.nhs.scot\/1475\/pharmacy\/cpd-resources\/nhs-scotland-smoking-cessation-service<\/mark><\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97f1d7a229a90824d17539b334e766ba\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The following 6 bitesize presentations cover a mixture of information to help assist in delivering the QYW Stop Smoking Service within Community Pharmacies. When you click on the link it will download and open as a power point presentation. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/image-11.png 673w, https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/image-11-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Bitesize-Our-Services.pptx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"590\"><em><strong>QYW Bitesize \u2013 Our Services<\/strong><\/em><\/a> gives an understanding of other services involved in QYW Lanarkshire and the use of motivational interviewing and behavioural change to support clients on their quit journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Bitesize-About-Smoking-1.pptx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"588\"><strong><em>QYW Bitesize \u2013 About Smoking<\/em><\/strong><\/a> why we should help people to stop smoking and how this links in with Scottish Government policy. How smoking contributes to Health and Social inequalities. The harmful effects of smoking and the impact of second hand smoke. Tobacco addiction\/ withdrawal how stopping smoking has improvements on the body and some information on e-cigarettes and vaping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Bitesize-PCR.pptx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"591\"><strong><em>QYW Bitesize \u2013 PCR<\/em><\/strong><\/a> the importance of PCR, common errors and how to avoid them, best practice suitable for individual pharmacies and understanding what and when payments are triggered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Bitesize-Pharmacotherapies.pptx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"592\">QYW Bitesize \u2013 Pharmacotherapies<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>what products are on formulary and how to explain\/demonstrate to clients how to use the products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Bitesize-Pregnancy.pptx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"593\">QYW Bitesize \u2013 Pregnancy<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>smoking prevalence in pregnant women and why pregnant women should stop smoking. The impact smoking has on parent\/child and the impact of second hand smoke and which products pregnant women can use in their quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Bitesize-Mental-Health.pptx\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"589\"><em><strong>QYW Bitesize \u2013 Mental Health<\/strong><\/em><\/a> how smoking impacts mental health and medications. How stopping smoking can improve mental health and coping mechanisms for someone on their quit journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-97f1d7a229a90824d17539b334e766ba\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Formulary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below find a link to current formulary. *Top tip* search&nbsp;for &#8220;nicotine&#8221;&nbsp;on the formulary home page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk\/nhsl-medicines-guidance\/joint-adult-formulary\/chapter-4-central-nervous-system\/drugs-used-in-substance-dependence\/nicotine-dependence\/?searchTerm=Nicotine\">https:\/\/www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk\/nhsl-medicines-guidance\/joint-adult-formulary\/chapter-4-central-nervous-system\/drugs-used-in-substance-dependence\/nicotine-dependence\/?searchTerm=Nicotine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and Varenicline are joint first line products for the QYW Stop Smoking Service.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-01531417b8ea66f92f425a78c8475467\"><strong>NICOTINELL<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;patches\/lozenge\/gum<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bnf.nice.org.uk\/drugs\/nicotine\/\">https:\/\/bnf.nice.org.uk\/drugs\/nicotine\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nicotinell<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;24-hour patches are the&nbsp;nicotine&nbsp;replacement therapy (NRT) formulation of choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If patches are unsuitable or if combination NRT is deemed appropriate then the gum or lozenge from the&nbsp;Nicotinell<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;range should be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-nhs-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4def19bf064af6470fa7de670392a698\"><strong>VARENICLINE&nbsp;tablets <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bnf.nice.org.uk\/drugs\/varenicline\/\">https:\/\/bnf.nice.org.uk\/drugs\/varenicline\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available through community pharmacies via a Patient Group Direction. More information can be found below in section 5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prescribing Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smoking cessation support is available through local QYW Stop Smoking services, including community pharmacies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product choice should be determined by patient circumstance and professional judgement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NiQuitin<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;and Nicorette<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;products are non-formulary<\/strong>&nbsp;in NHS Lanarkshire, with the exception of NiQuitin minis lozenge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-nhs-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7755b38834208abf17bb9a210f2a5823\"><strong>6. Varenicline<\/strong> <strong>PGD &amp; Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Varenicline PGD \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/20250403-PHS-Smoking-Cessation-Varenicline-PGD-new-template-FINAL-NHS-24-sigs.pdf\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Varenicline Assessment form \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/20250403-CP-PHS-Smoking-Cessation-varenicline-assessment-form-2025-FINAL.docx\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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: <a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2FPages%2FResponsePage.aspx%3Fid%3DveDvEDCgykuAnLXmdF5Jmo22mk0uLChFnQmpDEri0PJUODBHOFU1MUJOTFRTNE9DUDhLRUpSUjVXNi4u&amp;data=05%7C02%7CYvonne.Colquhoun%40lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk%7Ccf3c808951314910239508dd920e8254%7C10efe0bda0304bca809cb5e6745e499a%7C0%7C0%7C638827314408185992%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZtQG2473yzbUEGV5VOmCF%2BVDy6pDybLiMyM8MRQk6j0%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>PGD Sign Up<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Guidance Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Pharmacy-Guidance-Pack.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"576\">QYW Pharmacy Guidance Pack<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Drug Interactions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you aware of the drug interactions with smoking? SPS has a helpful website on interactions :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sps.nhs.uk\/articles\/considering-drug-interactions-with-smoking\/#:%7E:text=clinically%20significant%20drug%20interactions%20tobacco%20smoking\">Considering drug interactions with smoking \u2013 SPS &#8211; Specialist Pharmacy Service \u2013 The first stop for professional medicines advice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/media\/8147\/di-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASH Scotland Drug Interactions &#8211; IMPACT document<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Vaping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone who is vaping AND smoking tobacco can be given NRT, if they are solely vaping they cannot be part of the 12 week programme. The specialist service no longer provides behavioural support to those who are solely vaping. You will find useful information on the following leaflets, that can be printed and shared with patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Vaping-Facts.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"596\">QYW Vaping Facts<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/HI-Vaping-Quit-Tips.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"595\">HI Vaping Quit Tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Resources\/CO Monitor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you require leaflets, CO monitor resources etc then please complete the following&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/QYW-Pharmacy-Resource-Order-Form.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"717\">QYW Pharmacy Resource Order Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Useful short clip on how to use monitor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0zFfC1UjFww\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0zFfC1UjFww<\/a><br>The CO monitor belongs to NHS Lanarkshire, if you have any issues or require a replacement monitor, mouthpieces etc. then please contact the QYW Pharmacy Support Team.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/pico.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-649\" style=\"width:90px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>The following procedure is common to all monitors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both the client and the stop smoking practitioner should use sanitiser gel on their hands before the test. Hand sanitiser must be alcohol free to avoid damaging the sensor and giving a false reading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach a clean, disposable, mouthpiece (a fresh one for each client) to the monitor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn the machine on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask the client to take a deep breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The monitor will count down 15 seconds and beep during the last 3 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The client needs to blow slowly into the mouthpiece aiming to empty their lungs completely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The parts per million (ppm) of carbon monoxide in the lungs will be displayed on the screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mouthpiece should be removed by the client (for infection control reasons)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The CO monitor should be cleaned between tests using a non-alcoholic wipe<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/123.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319\" style=\"width:287px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/123.png 467w, https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/123-300x224.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Pharmacy Service Specifications&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revised Service Specification COVID19 May 2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publications.scot.nhs.uk\/files\/pca2020-p-09.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.publications.scot.nhs.uk\/files\/pca2020-p-09.pdf\">PCA2020(P)09.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service Specification July 2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publications.scot.nhs.uk\/files\/pca2019-p-14.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.publications.scot.nhs.uk\/files\/pca2019-p-14.pdf\">PCA2019(P)14.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service Specification August 2017&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk\/pca\/PCA2017(P)07.pdf\">PCA2017(P)07.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service Specification June 2014&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk\/pca\/PCA2014(P)12.pdf\">PCA2014(P)12.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. NHS Lanarkshire Quit Your Way Specialist Service&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To refer a patient to NHS Lanarkshire Quit Your Way Specialist Service please contact via helpline on 01698 754 888. The service will provide the patient with NRT and behavioural support for their quit journey. The specialist service is for anyone who has had repeat quit attempts in the pharmacy with little success (3 or more). The specialist service also provides support for pregnant women and those with mental health who may require more support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Useful Links &amp; Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/stopping-smoking\">https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/healthy-living\/stopping-smoking <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.communitypharmacy.scot.nhs.uk\/nhs-lanarkshire\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/Tobacco-Equivalents.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"677\">Tobacco Equivalents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"nhsuk-card__description\">Last reviewed October 2025 Community Pharmacies&nbsp;are contracted to deliver the QYW Stop Smoking Service to patients&nbsp;in NHS Lanarkshire. 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