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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Albert Toth

New ‘game changer’ stop smoking pill to be given to thousands on NHS

A daily pill designed to help people give up smoking will soon be rolled out on the NHS as experts hope it could prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths a year.

Called varenicline, the pill tackles nicotine cravings while also combatting withdrawal symptoms like irritability and sleeping issues.

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