THE International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has published a new handbook for pharmacists to support tobacco cessation and treat tobacco dependence.
Released last week in coordination with World No Tobacco Day, the resources also include a knowledge and skills guide, developed in collaboration with an international group of experts from a range of groups including the World Health Organization.
FIP said the documents "outline the latest evidence-based practices, techniques and strategies for pharmacists to help people on the often-challenging journey to a tobacco-free life and remaining abstinent".
Dr Ines Nunes da Cunha, who is FIP's Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager, co-authored the handbooks and said the information is practicable and tailored to pharmacists' needs.
"Using this new resource from FIP, pharmacists can contribute to improving public health and reducing the large burden of tobacco use on our healthcare systems," she said.
Highlighting the global burden of tobacco use and the health impact of nicotine products, the handbook also discusses tobacco use in special risk population groups such as those with cancer, diabetes, mental illness, pregnancy, older people and adolescents.
Pharmacy-led tobacco cessation interventions include options for those who are ready to quit, as well as those not ready to quit, and include intensive behavioural support/counselling and pharmacological treatments.
The handbook can be accessed HERE while the accompanying reference guide is at fip.org.au.
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