University of Lancashire Medical Centre

University of Lancashire Medical Centre, Foster Building, Preston, PR1 2HE

Telephone: 01772 970079

lscicb-gp.psm@nhs.net

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PSM Medical Group, St. Mary's Health Centre, Cop Lane, Penwortham, PR1 0SR | Telephone: 01772 970079

Access to Verenicline to help quit smoking

Posted on November 13th, 2024

Some of our patients may have seen the new Stop Smoking drug, Verenicline in the news recently. This is an exciting development in the area of smoking cessation and the overall numbers of smokers is on a steadily declining path.

Any patients wishing to to get Verenicline on prescription will need to be under the Smoke-free Lancashire Stop Smoking Service. The good news is that it’s free to do this and you don’t need a GP appointment.

To access the self-referral for the Stop Smoking service;

 

Opening Times

  • Monday
    08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Tuesday
    08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Wednesday
    08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Thursday
    08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Friday
    08:00am to 06:00pm
    Medical Centre closes at 6pm
  • Saturday
    CLOSED
    See Increased Access page in Appointments section
  • Sunday
    CLOSED
    See Increased Access page in Appointments section