Smoking Cessation NL
Varenicline via Patient Group Direction (PGD).
Commissioner:
North Lincolnshire Council
Stop Smoking Support North Lincolnshire:
The North Lincolnshire stop smoking service is provided by the North Lincolnshire Healthy Lifestyle Team to the residents of North Lincolnshire.
People can access support from the healthy lifestyle team throughout North Lincolnshire in Community Hubs, Leisure Centres, various GP practices and virtually.
Access to the service is via completing of the NL Stop Smoking support form, via email to nlc.healthylifestyles@nhs.net, or by calling 01724 298212.
Each client will be assessed by one of the North Lincolnshire’s Stop Smoking team and if suitable, will be supported through a quit attempt which may include provision of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (direct supply through the service) or the provision of Varenicline via PGD following referral into a participating pharmacy in North or North East Lincolnshire.
The North and North East Lincolnshire Varenicline via PGD service launched on 1st January 2026.
Contracted pharmacies receive electronic referrals for Varenicline directly from the smoking advisor through the local PharmOutcomes referral platform.
Pharmacists / Registered technicians assess each client’s suitability for Varenicline via PGD and if eligible, dispense and supply the initial titration pack.
Continuation of treatment: Subsequent supplies of Varenicline to support the 12-week quit attempt are requested by the smoking advisor during the behavioural support interventions and are sent to the pharmacy via PharmOutcomes on a fortnightly / monthly basis for the duration of the treatment program.
Clients are offered a 12-week program although a 24-week program may be offered to eligible clients.
Details of each consultation provided by the Pharmacist / Registered Technician must be recorded in the Varenicline provision platform.
Resources:
The Varenicline PGD, Service specification and additional resources are available to download from the PharmOutcomes service platform.
Find out more about the North Lincolnshire Healthy Lifestyles service and Stopping Smoking by visiting their website:
Living a healthy life – North Lincolnshire Council
Claims:
Invoices are raised automatically on the 5th of the month through the PharmOutcomes Varenicline supply platform.
