It takes a lot of effort to quit smoking. Without nicotine, smokers will not be addicted to e-cigarettes," explained Assoc Prof Dr Suthat Rungruanghiranya, chairman of the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University. For example, Varenicline, a medication used at many clinics, is quite successful in helping smokers quit. A person who wants to quit smoking must take Varenicline for three months, or six blister packs, which cost 7,200 baht. After that, we must push Cytisine to be on the National List of Essential Medicines," said Dr Suthat.

Source: Bangkok Post September 13, 2021 23:48 UTC