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QUIT FOR GOOD Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health – our Asda Pharmacists are here to help
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toptober* is here and it’s the annual incentive to start your journey to a smoke-free life!
Kicking the habit can help you to be healthier and save you money, so why not get a little help from Asda.
Stoptober has inspired over 1 million people to try to give up smoking**.
Research shows that if you can stop smoking for 28 days, you are five times more likely to quit for good**.
Quitting smoking... ● Increases the oxygen and nutrients sent to skin cells, so could leave you with younger-looking skin†. ● Can decrease your risk of rheumatoid arthritis†† – and this improves as each year passes. ● Can lead to better sex due to improved blood flow, which in turn improves sensitivity†.
1 IN 5
Nearly 1 in 5 adults smoke, and it causes 17% of deaths from people age 35 and over‡.
Nicotinell Fruit Medicated Chewing Gum 2mg, was £18, now £17‡‡ (204-pack; 8p each)
NiQuitin 21mg Patch, was £13, now £10‡‡ (7-pack; £1.43 each)
Nicorette 1mg Quickmist Mouthspray, was £27, now £22‡‡ (2-pack; £11 each)
WHEN YOU QUIT... AFTER 48 HOURS Your body will be free of carbon monoxide, plus your lungs will have started to clear out mucus. Your sense of taste and smell will start to improve, too.† AFTER 2-12 WEEKS Blood will be pumping through to your heart and muscles much more efficiently, because your circulation will have improved.† AFTER 1 YEAR Your risk of a heart attack will have halved, compared to that of a smoker’s.† AFTER 10 YEARS The risk of death from lung cancer will have halved, compared to when you were smoking.†
NiQuitin Minis Mint Lozenges 1.5mg, was £15, now £10‡‡ (60-pack; 17p each)
Giving up smoking can be difficult, but the good news is that Asda Pharmacists can help. They’re on hand to offer free advice on quitting and can advise on suitable products. They can also refer you to an NHS Stop Smoking service. Speak to an Asda Pharmacy colleague or go to ASDA.com/about/instore/pharmacy for details. Selected stores only, subject to availability. Delivery, collection and carrier bag charges may apply. Minimum spend or minimum basket charge may apply; see ASDA.com/minimumbasketcharge for details. Delivery and collection slots subject to availability. Nicotinell, NiQuitin and Nicorette products contain nicotine. Stop smoking aids. Require willpower. Always read the label. Keep out of sight and reach of children. *Stoptober is a Public Health England campaign. The Stoptober campaign information is available in pharmacies in England only. **campaignresources.phe.gov.uk. †nhs.uk. ††news.harvard.edu. ‡gov.uk. ‡‡Price until 16 October 2019
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