Smoking Cessation Service
| Smoking Cessation Service | |
| Full information | Click here for full SCS information |
| Pharmacies signed up | Pharmacies signed up to provide the service 22 April 2024 |
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| Training requirements | To provide the service pharmacists must have:
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| Equipment required | To provide the service, contractors must have a carbon monoxide (CO) monitor (which is suitable for use with pregnant women) and sufficient disposable single patient use mouthpieces to meet the likely demand when providing the service via face-to-face consultations in the pharmacy. The minimum technical specification for a CO monitor that can be used for the service can be found in Appendix A of the service specification |
| SOP | Contractors must have a standard operating procedure (SOP) in place for this service covering provision of the service, which should include key contact details for the service; the process for maintenance and validation of the equipment used and infection prevention and control measures; and signposting to locally commissioned smoking cessation services. The SOP should be reviewed regularly and following any significant incident or change to the service. All pharmacy staff involved in the provision of the service must be familiar with and adhere to the SOP. Various pharmacy support organisations provide template SOPs which their members can personalise for use in their pharmacy. |
Full details can be found here
List of signed up Pharmacies as of 23rd October 2023
Map showing signed up Pharmacies as at 9th January 2023
Launch Webinar 06.10.22 slide deck – click here
Smoking Cessation Service FAQ’s – click here
PharmOutcomes SCS community pharmacy training video – click here
Service spec – click here
