Randomized Trial Assessing the Effectiveness of a Pharmacist-Delivered Program for Smoking Cessation

Randomized Trial Assessing the Effectiveness of a Pharmacist-Delivered Program for Smoking Cessation

This randomized trial compared the effectiveness of a three session pharmacist-delivered group program for smoking versus one 5 to 10 minute standard care session delivered over the telephone on 7-day point prevalence quit rates. Participants in both groups were offered their choice of bupropion IR or nicotine patch at no cost. At 6 months after the established quit date, self-reported cessation was biochemically verified using tests for urinary cotinine.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Smoked one or more cigarettes daily for 7 days
• Somewhat ready to quit in the next 2 weeks (4 or more on a 10- point scale)
• Willing and capable of attending three scheduled sessions at the clinic
• Interested in participating in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Planned to leave the area in the next 6 months
• Used pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation in the last 30 days
• Used other forms of tobacco in the last 30 days
• Schizophrenia
• Prior participation