Pharmacist prescribing is creating new opportunities to help Australians quit smoking and vaping. As access expands, pharmacists are ideally positioned to combine clinical knowledge, behavioural support and follow-up care to improve quit success.
This session explores how prescribing can elevate pharmacy-based cessation care. Learn how to identify suitable patients, select evidence-based treatments and provide tailored follow-up to prevent relapse. Find out how pharmacists can confidently lead smoking and vaping cessation in this new era of practice.
Learning objectives
• Identify appropriate pharmacotherapy options for smoking and vaping cessation.
• Discuss how pharmacist prescribing can improve access and support for people wanting to quit.
• Recognise behavioural strategies that complement pharmacological treatment.
• Describe practical approaches for patient follow-up and relapse prevention.
Competency standards (2016): 1.5, 2.4, 3.1, 3.6
