The NHS has announced that thousands of lives could be saved thanks to the roll-out of an improved anti-smoking pill on the NHS in England.In a statement on their website, the health service explained that the drug,

The NHS outlines its strategy for helping smokers quit using Varenicline, which NHS data shows gives people the best chance of kicking the habit once and for all

The daily tablet 'Varenicline' is different to gums and patches because it doesn't contain nicotine and is being reintroduced on the NHS

A new generic version of varenicline – originally sold in the UK as Champix by Pfizer – has now been approved for use by the health service and could help "tens of thousands" of smokers quit, according to NHS England, which has called it a "vital step" in the plan to shift the health service towards prevention.

This allows smokers to gradually reduce their cigarette intake as they can start taking the pill before they fully quit. According to the NHS, Varenicline helps to curb cravings for nicotine and assists with withdrawal symptoms such as the urge to smoke again, feelings of depression or irritability, and difficulty sleeping.

The NHS will start offering an "improved" stop smoking pill to tens of thousands of people in England who want to quit cigarettes. Varenicline, a daily tablet given over a few months, is as effective as vapes and more effective than nicotine replacement gum or patches,

Speaking the at NHS Providers’ Annual Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool, Ms Pritchard will say: “This simple, daily pill could be a game changer for people who want to qu

A daily anti-smoking pill will be made available to almost 100,000 patients a year on the NHS. The drug, called varenicline, can help tackle smoking addiction by reducing the effects of nicotine on the brain,