Champix<\/a>, which was created by Pfizer and in 2011 managed to bring in \u00a3720m in revenue. These two drugs are both available on prescription only, adding to the already extensive number of over the counter nicotine replacements.<\/p>\nOne thing that patients need to be aware of when taking drugs such as Champix is safety; there has been some concern about issues such as heart problems as a result of taking these drugs.\u00a0 There have also been stories about patients committing suicide or experiencing mood swings as a result of the drug, and some similar issues have been raised in relation to Zyban. Despite the concerns, however, they still offer an effective way of quitting smoking \u2013 just make sure you consult your doctor about the best course of action for your own treatment.<\/p>\n
As well as these prescription drug options, nicotine replacements that are available over the counter are also very popular among those who are trying to quit smoking.\u00a0 For example, you can find lozenges, gum, patches, inhalers and most recently, electronic cigarettes, all of which are intended to help people on their journey to giving up cigarettes.<\/p>\n
It isn\u2019t just in countries like the UK where smoking cessation finds a big market, either. It is thought that countries in Asia could also be a potential source of success for the industry, as the continent has around half of the smokers in the world. Progress has been slow in countries such as China though because government intervention is limited and awareness of smoking-related dangers is not as high as it is elsewhere in the world.<\/p>\n
Despite these challenges, the smoking cessation industry is still doing well and it remains a growth area as more people aim to quit cigarettes. In the US and Europe, the population of smokers is in decline thanks to legislation and other initiatives. Smoking is still a big, troubling issue though, so we definitely can\u2019t be complacent just yet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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In recent years, many countries including the UK have taken significant action to try and reduce the number of people who smoke. One of the first major steps came in 2003, when tobacco advertising was banned. A few years later in 2007, it became illegal to smoke in public buildings.<\/p>\n