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New Zealand community pharmacists' perspectives on supplying smoked tobacco as an endgame initiative: a qualitative analysis.

Janet A HoekCharika MuthumalaElizabeth FentonCoral E GartnerFrederieke Sanne Petrović-van der Deen
Published in: Tobacco control (2023)
Policy-makers will likely encounter strongly expressed opposition if they attempt to introduce a pharmacy supply measure as an initial component of a retail reduction strategy. However, as smoking prevalence falls, adopting a health-promoting supply model, using pharmacies that chose to participate, would become more feasible and potentially enhance community outreach and cessation support.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • public health
  • risk factors
  • quality improvement
  • smoking cessation
  • health information
  • risk assessment
  • climate change
  • community dwelling
  • general practice