NEW Zealander smokers in the
Mid-Central District can now try a
free week of nicotine replacement
therapy, thanks to a partnership
between the MidCentral Community
Pharmacy Group and the Central
Primary Health Organisation.
MidCentral Community Pharmacy
Group chairwoman Clare Hynd
said that of 186 people joining the
program, there have already been
158 referrals to smoking cessation
officers.
All 31 pharmacies throughout the
region have signed up to take part
in the initiative, training more than
100 pharmacy staff, with the goal
of making New Zealand smoke-free
by 2025.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 27 May 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 27 May 16
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