Cytisine

Cytisine is now being considered for smokers accessing behavioural support through Leeds Stop Smoking Services. Following an assessment by a Smoking Cessation Practitioner, a prescription request for the medication will be emailed to the patients GP practice.

What is Cytisine? Cytisine is a safe and effective treatment which is available in the UK as a prescription-only medication in combination with motivational support in nicotine-dependent patients. It works in a similar way to varenicline (Champix), reducing urges to smoke by attaching to some of the same neuronal receptors in the brain that nicotine does. Cytisine is swallowed as a tablet or capsule. For more information, please visit NCSCT A5 cytisine v8.