- Prescribing Advice for GPs - https://www.prescriber.org.uk -

NICE accept varenicline

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has published guidance accepting varenicline (Champix®) for use on the NHS in England and Wales.

The appraisal contains the following two recommendations:

Action: Clinicians should be aware of and implement the recommendations made by NICE. Varenicline is an option along with nicotine replacement therapy and bupropion.