Headline: UNCAPTIONED: New 'Game-Changer' Pill to Help Thousands Quit Smoking in England
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New 'Game-Changer' Pill to Help Thousands Quit Smoking in England. A new pill could be a "game-changer" for thousands of smokers in England aiming to quit. NHS England has announced that varenicline, a daily pill, may be more effective than nicotine patches or gum and as effective as vaping in reducing cravings and the effects of nicotine addiction. The 12-week course not only eases withdrawal symptoms like irritability and sleep issues but could potentially help over 85,000 people quit smoking each year, preventing up to 9,500 smoking-related deaths in the next five years. NHS England’s chief, Amanda Pritchard, emphasized the pill’s potential to save over £500 million in healthcare costs. Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted that this initiative, alongside new tobacco and vaping legislation, supports a healthier population and economy.
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