Services Database Supply of Nicotine Replacement Therapy by Community Pharmacists Using the Voucher Scheme (West Kent Area)
Service ID
19949
Description
A service where users can collect nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products from the pharmacy on presentation of a voucher issued to them by their stop smoking advisor.
Clients exempt from prescription charges may receive NRT free from participating pharmacies, while those clients who are not exempt from prescription charges may also receive NRT at the same cost of a prescription.
Nicotine replacement can be issued via the voucher scheme for up to 12 weeks.
Location of service
Kent 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
West Kent Stop Smoking Service
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
Not stated.
Comments
This service is available in the West Kent area only.
