Pharmacists could play a unique role in tobacco cessation efforts, due to the quality and quantity of the knowledge about prescription medication and their possible interactions with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT; nicotine patches, gum, etc.).
PHARMACISTS
Pharmacists play a unique role in tobacco cessation efforts due to their knowledge about medications and their possible interactions with nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
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References:
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- Martin, B, Bruskiewitz, R, & Chewning, B. (2003). Effect of a tobacco cessation continuing professional education program on pharmacists' confidence, skills, and practice-change behaviors. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 50(1), 9-16.
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