Services Database Supply of Varenicline by Community Pharmacists (Leicestershire County Area)

Service ID

191387

Description

This service is for accredited pharmacists to supply Varenicline within its licensed indications as an option for smokers who have expressed a desire to quit smoking and who will be supported and monitored within a pharmacy accredited to issue Varenicline as part of a Patient Group Direction.

Location of service

Leicestershire & Rutland LPC

Commissioner

Local Authority (LA)

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Local Authority (LA)

Service type

Stop smoking

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

Must have completed the agreed Varenicline training programme as delivered by Quit Ready Stop Smoking Service (as commissioned through Leicestershire County Council).

Comments

This service is available in the Leicester County area only.