Smoking Cessation Suffolk
This service is currently being recommissioned. This page will be updated as further information becomes available.
If you need any help or support please contact info@cpns.org.uk.
NRT Supply Service
Commissioned from 1st December 2023 – 30th November 2025.
A new locally commissioned Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) supply service is now available for all Suffolk pharmacies to sign-up to from December 2023.
This is a fully funded service that will be running for 2 years and requires no significant additional training for pharmacy staff. The service is available to all pharmacies who wish to sign up to deliver the service.
Pharmacies will supply the NRT to clients referred by Feel Good Suffolk stop smoking support services. These referrals will come directly via PharmOutcomes.
The client will present at their chosen pharmacy confirming their name. An appropriate clinical staff member will then be able to locate the client’s details on PharmOutcomes where all the information required by the pharmacy (type of NRT, strength, brand, quantity) will clearly be stated.
An NRT supply will then be made to the patient.
Contract and Service Specification
You will see in PharmOutcomes a message from Julissa Aitkens (Suffolk Stop Smoking Service) dated 13th Dec 2023 launching the new Local NRT Supply Service. The contract and service specification are also available on the Pharm outcomes service page.
Any queries about the contract, please contact the Public Health and Communities Directorate:
email Sam.Cayford@suffolk.gov.uk or info@cpns.org.uk
Training
There is no contractual training requirement to offer the NRT Supply Service. All staff training required for the supply of NRT by pharmacy staff will be the responsibility of the pharmacy.
Resources
Printed poster and flyers on the Feel Good Suffolk service have already been sent out to local community pharmacies.
If you would like to order additional printed posters or leaflets please email: feelgoodsuffolk@suffolk.gov.uk
