Smoking Cessation in Mississauga
Quit smoking with personalized pharmacist support — nicotine replacement therapy, prescription options, and ongoing counselling at Peel Best Pharmacy.
Pharmacist-Led Smoking Cessation in Mississauga
Quitting smoking is the single most impactful thing you can do for your health. Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, your heart rate begins to normalize. Within 48 hours, your sense of taste and smell start returning. Within one year, your risk of heart disease drops by half. At Peel Best Pharmacy in Mississauga, our pharmacists provide structured smoking cessation support to help you quit for good.
Our smoking cessation program starts with a private consultation where your pharmacist assesses your smoking history, nicotine dependence level, previous quit attempts, and current health conditions. Based on this assessment, we create a personalized quit plan that includes a target quit date, the right combination of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or prescription medication, and behavioural strategies for managing cravings and triggers.
Follow-up consultations are scheduled throughout your quit journey to monitor progress, adjust your plan if needed, and provide ongoing support. Many smoking cessation products are covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) and private insurance plans — our pharmacists verify your coverage before you start so there are no surprises. Call Peel Best Pharmacy at (905) 712-0003 to book your consultation.
Smoking Cessation Options Available
Nicotine Patches
Steady nicotine delivery over 16 or 24 hours. Available in step-down strengths (21mg, 14mg, 7mg) for gradual weaning.
Nicotine Gum & Lozenges
Fast-acting for breakthrough cravings. Available in 2mg and 4mg strengths. Often combined with patches for best results.
Prescription Medications
Varenicline (Champix) and bupropion (Zyban) — prescription cessation aids that reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
Behavioural Counselling
Trigger identification, coping strategies, and ongoing pharmacist check-ins throughout your quit journey.
How Our Smoking Cessation Program Works
Initial consultation
Private pharmacist assessment of your smoking history, nicotine dependence, health conditions, and previous quit attempts. 20–30 minutes.
Personalized quit plan
Your pharmacist creates a tailored plan with a target quit date, recommended NRT or prescription medication, and behavioural strategies.
Coverage verification
We check your ODB or private insurance coverage for cessation products before you start — no cost surprises.
Ongoing support
Scheduled follow-up consultations to monitor progress, adjust dosing, manage side effects, and provide encouragement throughout your 8–12 week program.
Smoking Cessation FAQ
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Ready to Quit? Start Today.
Free pharmacist consultation. Insurance coverage verified before you start. No referral needed.
Call (905) 712-0003550 Matheson Blvd W, Unit 106, Mississauga · Heartland Town Centre