Question

A 52-year-old man with obesity and hypertension smokes 20 cigarettes per day. He is motivated to stop and asks about pharmacological aids. He has no contraindications to any therapy. According to NICE guidance, which option is considered effective first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Varenicline combined with behavioural support

Answer

E-cigarettes only, as licensed medicines are ineffective

Answer

Bupropion monotherapy without behavioural support

Answer

Nicotine replacement therapy should not be used

Answer

Herbal remedies such as St John’s wort

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with obesity and hypertension smokes 20 cigarettes per day. He is motivated to stop and asks about pharmacological aids. He has no contraindications to any therapy. According to NICE guidance, which option is considered effective first-line treatment?