Quit Tobacco with Confidence: Pharmacist-Led Health Coaching
Smoking and the use of tobacco products remain one of the leading causes of preventable illness and death in Canada, contributing to chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and respiratory conditions.
What Is the Program?
This pharmacist-led tobacco cessation program is a structured, patient-centered initiative designed to help individuals quit smoking through:
Personalized counselling
Medication management
Behavioral support
Ongoing follow-up and encouragement
Why Pharmacists?
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to:
Assess your readiness to quit
Recommend and prescribe smoking cessation therapies
Provide motivational and behavioral coaching
Monitor progress and prevent relapse
What Patients Can Expect
Initial Consultation: A readiness assessment and personalized quit plan
Pharmacotherapy Support: Guidance on medications and access to funded options
Follow-Up Sessions: Regular check-ins to track progress and adjust strategies