Services Database Nicotine Replacement Therapy Voucher Exchange Scheme (Worcestershire Area)
Service ID
44154
Description
On receipt of an official voucher from a service user, a designated pharmacist will check the form has been completed correctly. The pharmacist will check for contraindications and assess the suitability of the proposed product for the service. If not appropriate, the pharmacist may wish to propose an alternative, similar cost product.
If there are no contraindications, than the pharmacists can supply the nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to the service user and complete the required paperwork.
This service is only available to pregnant women.
Location of service
Herefordshire & Worcestershire LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
NRT and/or varenicline voucher scheme
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Decommissioned
Training
Not known.
Comments
This service is available in the Worcestershire area only.
