The pill contains varenicline which has been shown to work as well as vapes to help people stop smoking and be a more effective aid than nicotine-replacement gum or patches.
The drug works by reducing cravings for nicotine and blocking its effect on the brain, while also helping with withdrawal symptoms such as feeling irritable or having difficulty sleeping. When used alongside behavioural support, such as counselling, the treatment has been shown to help around one in four people to stop smoking for at least six months.
Alongside government efforts to create a smokefree generation, Amanda Pritchard, NHS chief executive, has said the move to provide varenicline comes as part of a major NHS drive to make more effective treatment options available for patients while delivering over £500m in savings for the taxpayer.
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