Strengthened standards for therapeutic vaping goods
As part of the rollout of vaping reforms, from 1 July this year the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is implementing strengthened standards for all therapeutic vaping goods for smoking cessation and nicotine dependence.
Quit Centre Quarterly Newsletter - June 2025
In this edition of Quit Centre Quarterly read about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, the role of primary health care nurses in smoking cessation, new TSANZ guidance on vaping, and Quitline support during pregnancy.
Pharmacy assistant module - smoking and vaping cessation
The pharmacy assistant module on smoking and vaping cessation is now available. Developed in partnership with the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), this new module is designed to equip pharmacy assistants with the knowledge and skills they need to support optimal smoking and vaping cessation care.
Guidance on supplying therapeutic vapes in pharmacies
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has published regulatory guidance for pharmacies supplying therapeutic vapes.
Nicotine replacement therapy aid for the treatment of nicotine vaping dependence
A faster-acting nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product (mouth spray) has recently been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) as the first NRT aid for the treatment of tobacco and nicotine vaping dependence by relieving nicotine withdrawal symptoms from smoking and vaping, thereby facilitating cessation in people who smoke or vape and are motivated to quit.
Impact of advice to quit smoking on rating of care
A nationwide survey of adults who visited their GP in the past year assessed whether frequency of advice to quit smoking impacts patient rating of care.
The importance of smoking and vaping cessation in patients with seasonal asthma
For patients with seasonal (allergic) asthma, smoking and vaping cessation is important. Smoking can worsen respiratory health and trigger symptoms. It's associated with poorer asthma control, reduced lung function, and increased hospitalisations.
Podcast: National Prescribing Service MedicineWise - Quit smoking
Episode 51: Quit smoking. What makes a difference?
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