New stop smoking pill that could save thousands of lives is rolled out on the NHS – are you eligible? [Video]

THOUSANDS of Brits will be prescribed the best anti-smoking pill on the market under NHS plans to help them quit.

Varenicline will be available again in England and used in a big push by smoking clinics to stub out the habit.

It had been unavailable since being pulled due to manufacturing issues in 2021.

There are six million smokers in the UK and experts reckon 85,000 per year could benefit from the once-a-day drug.

University College London research estimates 9,500 lives can be saved over five years. 

It comes as ministers plan new laws to clamp down on smoking and vaping.

Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do for your health

Dr Ian WalkerCancer Research UK

Tobacco causes 16 types of cancer as well as heart diseases and dementia.

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard will say in a speech today: “This simple daily pill could be a game-changer.

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