Stop Smoking Support
Ready to quit? Our GPs can discuss stop-smoking options with you online and issue a prescription for suitable medication where appropriate.
Book online — €25.00
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- History of cardiovascular event (relevant to medication choice)
- Seizure history or increased seizure risk
- History of psychological/psychiatric treatment — needs discussion, not automatic exclusion
- Already combining more than one stop-smoking treatment
- Eating disorder history, alcohol-withdrawal seizure history, or MAOI use — relevant to certain stop-smoking medications
If any of these apply to you, book a Video Consultation instead so your GP can assess you properly — the booking form will offer to switch you over automatically if needed.
How your prescription reaches your pharmacy: if your GP approves your request, they email your prescription directly to the pharmacy you name during booking.
Book onlineAbout stopping smoking
Quitting smoking is one of the single biggest things you can do for your long-term health, and it's normal to need more than one attempt — most successful quitters tried several times first.
Options include nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, etc.), prescription medications that reduce cravings, and behavioural support — often most effective combined rather than used alone.
Online review can help you access appropriate medication and a plan suited to your smoking history and any past quit attempts, alongside advice on support services like the HSE's QUIT programme.
Frequently asked questions
What stop-smoking medications can you prescribe?
Your GP will discuss options suited to your smoking history and health — not every medication suits every patient.
Do I need to set a quit date first?
It helps to have one in mind, but your GP can talk through timing with you as part of the consultation.
Can I combine nicotine replacement with prescription medication?
Sometimes, depending on which options — your GP will advise what’s safe and appropriate for you.
What if I’ve tried before and it didn’t work?
That’s very common — tell your GP what you tried before so they can suggest a different approach this time.