NRT and medications
Nicotine Replacement Therapy can double your chances of quitting, and our service offers it for free.
The right support makes quitting more achievable
Stepping away from smoking is a challenge, but with the right support it becomes much more achievable.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and specialist medications help to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, making your journey to a smoke-free life smoother.
Having the right tools makes a real difference
2x
your chances of quitting
Using NRT can double your chances of successfully quitting, according to NICE.
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types of NRT
Patches, microtabs, gum and lozenges.
£0
cost to you
Our service offers NRT for free.
How NRT helps
A controlled nicotine dose softens those tricky withdrawal pangs.
Having the right tools can significantly improve your chances of success.
With options from patches to gum and lozenges, there's an NRT method for everyone.
NRT is a safer choice than smoking, helping to gradually cut nicotine cravings.
Types of NRT
There are many types of Nicotine Replacement Therapy product. Please speak with our specialist team about what might work best for you.
The patch releases nicotine directly into the bloodstream through the skin. There are two ways to use patches: just during the time you are awake (16-hour patches) or both day and night (24-hour patches).
Patches come in different strengths, with the aim of gradually reducing the strength over time before stopping the use of patches completely.
The tablet should be placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve slowly. It should be moved around under the tongue to prevent irritation.
- If you smoke 20 or fewer cigarettes a day: 2mg every hour, increased to 4mg every hour if you do not manage to stop or have significant withdrawal symptoms.
- If you smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day: 4mg every hour.
Nicotine in the gum is absorbed through the lining of your mouth. Nicotine is released by chewing the gum until the taste becomes strong or hot. The gum is then 'parked' inside your cheek, and when the taste fades, you chew again to release more nicotine.
Gum should be discarded within 30 minutes. Cut down your gum use gradually as your quit progresses.
Lozenges are placed in the mouth and dissolve slowly to release nicotine, in a similar way to nicotine gum. Suck until the taste becomes strong or hot, then rest the lozenge inside your cheek. When the taste fades, suck again to release more nicotine.
Lozenges take around 20 minutes to dissolve completely.
Stop smoking medication
We also offer free stop smoking medication where suitable.
Speak to your stop smoking adviser for more information on medication.
Getting started with NRT
Free, expert support from your first call to the end of your quit.
Step 01
Sign up
Sign up online or call us on 01384 732 402 to get started.
Step 02
Talk it through
Speak with our specialist team about which type of NRT might work best for you.
Step 03
Get your free NRT
Our advisers can supply up to 12 weeks of free nicotine replacement products.
Step 04
Cut down gradually
With products such as patches and gum, the aim is to reduce gradually as your quit progresses.
Everything you need to stop for good
Who we can support
Our free programmes are available to:
- People who live, work, study or have a GP in Dudley
- Aged 18 and over
- Smoke or vape, and want to quit
Ready to talk about NRT?
Our fully trained advisers give you accurate information and advice, as well as supplying free nicotine replacement products.