What is NRT?

NRT stands for Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). There are a number of products used which are Nicotine-containing medications used to assist smoking cessation/ quit attempts.

Some of the products available include the nicotine patch, nicotine gum and lozenges.

Using NRT products can double your chances of quitting.

Patches, gum and lozenges work by replacing some of the nicotine you usually get from cigarettes. Withdrawal symptoms are reduced but you will still need to develop lifestyle strategies to become a non-smoker. Getting extra support and reading quit resources also helps your chances of successfully quitting.

Using patches or gum has not been shown to cause cancer or heart disease and these products are much safer than smoking.