National Medicines Symposium 2024 speakers (L to R): Steve Waller, Professor Jennifer Martin, Professor Libby Roughead, Tegan Taylor[/caption]
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Case scenario
Brett is a 42-year-old man who smokes 20 cigarettes a day. He currently has no intention to quit smoking and has little interaction with the pharmacy, other than dropping off his prescriptions and picking them up.
Introduction
Tobacco smoking is one of the biggest preventable causes of death and disease in Australia.1 While overall smoking rates in Australia continue to decline, certain
populations such as men, people with mental health conditions, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ are reported to have higher than average levels of smoking.1,2
For patients who wish to quit smoking, pharmacists can provide important information and su
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