A successful Champix PGD in Sefton
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Author(s)
Carol Mills and Colette Kearney
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Carol Mills Smoking Cessation Nurse Lead, Liverpool Community Health |
Abstract Sefton Support, the specialist stop smoking service, Sefton PCT and community pharmacy have collaborated to implement a PGD to give clients easier access to Champix.
In the first year of the PGD 1,202 smokers have successfully quit using the Champix PGD. The results show an increase of 8% in CO validated Champix quitters and a 14% decrease in Champix clients lost to follow up.
The PGD is for Sefton Support’s clients. After the initial consultation, appropriate clients requesting Champix are referred directly to a community pharmacy where the PGD is followed and Champix dispensed.
Thus access to Champix is similar to the NRT voucher scheme and suitable clients no longer need to visit a GP to get a Champix prescription.
The PGD was launched in January 2012 with all 66 community pharmacies invited to a training event.
Client feedback was positive from the start, especially from those who had previously needed a Champix prescription from their GP.
Sefton Support plays the central role in ensuring the PGD continues to be successful. The service works closely with community pharmacy and if a pharmacist leaves, Sefton Support ensures training is arranged with the new pharmacist to ensure access to Champix is maintained.
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Presenter biography Carol Mills Nurse Lead - has worked for the service since it started. and has developed the level 2 service with selected pharmacies throughout Sefton. provides support for pharmacy advisors and delivers annual update sessions to develop knowledge and skills
Colette Kearney Team Leader - has worked for service since it started. has been team leader for 18 months, and oversees the team to ensure that it delivers an excellent service. Prior to this Colette was was the Pregnancy Lead for the service.
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Source of funding: Not applicable
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Declaration of interest: None
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