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Smoking Cessation

At LiveYoung Pharmacy, our trained pharmacists provide personalized smoking cessation counselling to help you quit smoking for good. Our team is certified by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and authorized by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) to prescribe and guide you through a safe and effective quit plan.

Certified pharmacists – Certified by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and authorized by the OCP.

Personalized quit plans – Tailored strategies to fit your lifestyle and health needs.

Medication support – Access to nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), Zonnic®, and prescription medications.

Coverage available – This service is covered under:

  • OHIP (Ontario Drug Benefit Program) for eligible patients
  • GreenShield insurance
  • Many private health insurance plans

As regulated by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), our certified pharmacists can prescribe and provide:

  • Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRTs):
    • Nicotine patches
    • Nicotine gum
    • Nicotine lozenges (including Zonnic®)
    • Nicotine inhalers
    • Nicotine oral spray
  • Prescription Medications:
    • Bupropion (Zyban®) – helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms
    • Varenicline (Champix® / generic varenicline) – reduces pleasure from smoking and eases withdrawal

Quitting smoking improves your health almost immediately:

  • Better breathing and lung function
  • Reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer
  • More energy and improved circulation
  • Extra savings on tobacco costs

Book an appointment with our pharmacist.

Assessment & counselling – discuss your smoking history and set a quit date.

Quit plan & medication support – we prescribe the right product for you.

Follow-up visits – ongoing support to help you stay smoke-free.

Take the first step today with our CPhA-certified, pharmacist-led smoking cessation program.

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